This volume sheds new light on the use of quantitative, qualitative and synthetic indicators for the measurement of quality of life in different countries of Latin America. Organized in three parts, the book presents the methodology for...

The study of quality of life refers to the material environment (social welfare) and psychosocial environment (wellbeing). It has been defined as a concept that implies the objective and subjective dimension that Cummins (1997) first...

This volume explores the use and relevance of qualitative methods for the study of quality of life. It analyzes the role of qualitative researcher and the role of the context and the culture in quality of life studies. It presents the...

"Re-defining Children’s Participation in the Countries of the South" von Graciela Tonon untersucht die Konzepte und Praktiken der Kinderbeteiligung in den Ländern des globalen Südens. Das Buch hinterfragt traditionelle Vorstellungen von...