A life satisfaction measure based on judgment theory

Meadow, H. Lee; Mentzer, John T.; Rahtz, Don R.; Sirgy, M. Joseph

doi:10.1007/bf00303824

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“…In this paper we consider the influences on general satisfaction, which is seen for the most part as a relatively stable cognitive evaluation circumstances strongly influenced by material situation (Meadow et al 1992). Research on subjective satisfaction uses a variety of data sets that do not provide the same variables for analysis; a wide range of different indicators are used by researchers and the justification for the selection of indicators is not always clear.…”

Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

Surviving the Transformation: Social Quality in Central Asia and the Caucuses

2010

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This paper develops a sociologically informed understanding of what influences the lives and life-choices of people living in Kazakhstan and Kyrgyzstan (Central Asian Republics) and Armenia and Georgia (the Caucasus), four of the successor states of the Soviet Union that suffered significant social and economic changes following the collapse of the Union in 1991. The focus is on the nature of these societies for their citizens; ultimately we are concerned to understand what makes a society liveable for all, what type of society enables people to be generally satisfied with their lives. To do this we use the Social Quality model to derive indicators from which to model what makes for a liveable or at least tolerable society. The model is validated by reference to subjective satisfaction-how people feel about life in general-as the ultimate outcome indicator of individual well-being. The data we use were collected as part of a broader study of living conditions, lifestyles and health in eight of the successor states of the Soviet Union, the Confederation of Independent States (CIS).

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Section: Quality Of Lifementioning

confidence: 99%

Surviving the Transformation: Social Quality in Central Asia and the Caucuses

2010

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“…The faster economic development itself cannot guarantee this as the benefits of such a growth could be distributed very unevenly, consequently social differences could increase and make many people feel even worse though their incomes are rising, what is also not always the case. According to judgment theories of life satisfaction, if individuals judge themselves as better than others, they will be satisfied with their life and vice versus (Meadow et al, 1992). In that case, thinking geographically, people will be satisfied with their life only if it will be improving more substantially than that of neighbouring people, neighbouring municipalities or neighbouring countries.…”

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The problem of evaluation of impact of EU structural support on the development of the territory of Lithuania

Burneika¹

2012

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. It would be hard to seriously argue about the positive general influence of EU support on the economic development in such small (NUTS 2 size) and relatively poorly developed countries like Lithuania. However the actual impact of such support on spatial development inside the country is quite uncertain. The urban system with many medium size cities, which was developed in Lithuania during the Soviet period, ensures polycentric development of the country. Social relations between different regions and even municipalities are quite weak and rapid economic development in one part could make little impact on the quality of life in another. The paper aims to reveal the distribution of EU support inside the country, trying to verify a popular pre-assumption that most of the benefits of such support goes to major cities, especially capital Vilnius. Such pre-assumption often leads to the idea of necessity to change the principles of distribution of EU support and the whole regional governance of Lithuania. The author also tries to introduce alternative ways of measurement of impact of EU support on spatial development of the country, which would be based on the establishment of its impact on subjective indices such as quality of life or level of happiness in various localities. This paper stresses the need to pay attention to inter-subjective aspects of consequences of implementation of EU regional policy in different localities.

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“…Life satisfaction, because it is the self-reported outcome of a highly subjective evaluative process, can be difficult to measure (Caspi & Elder, 1986;Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985;Lewinsohn, et al, 1991;Mallard, Lance, & Michalos, 1997;Meadow, et al, 1992;Michalos, 1986). In the present study, life satisfaction is conceptualized in accordance with Multiple Discrepancies Theory (MDT) which states that net satisfaction is a result of the divergence between one's current state and one's ideal state (Michalos, 1986).…”

Section: Life Satisfactionmentioning

confidence: 92%

“…Life satisfaction can be conceptualized as the happiness and contentment one feels in his or her life as an overall synthesis of the many individual domains that compromise one's life (Lewinsohn, et al, 1991). However, it is not merely an emotional state, but an evaluative process in which life is assessed in the context of subjective criteria, such as what constitutes success (Caspi & Elder, 1986;Diener, Emmons, Larsen, & Griffin, 1985;Lewinsohn, et al, 1991;Mallard, Lance, & Michalos, 1997;Meadow, et al, 1992;Michalos, 1986). Life satisfaction as an evaluative process is a dynamic and multifaceted assessment of the overall conditions of one's life (Caspi et al, 1986;Diener, 1984;Mallard, et al, 1997;Michalos, 1986).…”

Section: Life Satisfactionmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…260;Michalos, 1986). Given that certain comparisons are made between one's current state and one's ideal state, the congruence of these determine the levels of satisfaction one experiences (Mallard, Lance, & Michalos, 1997;Meadow, et al, 1992;Michalos, 1986). That is, if one feels that they currently have what they desire, that it is as good as what others have and what they have had in the past, and that they want to maintain it in the future, they will have increased life satisfaction.…”

Section: Life Satisfactionmentioning

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Correlations among Coping Skills and Life Satisfaction in Ethnic Older Caregivers

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The purpose of the present study is to extend our current understanding of the effects of caregiver burden on life satisfaction by examining whether or not there are ethnic differences in coping strategies used to manage caregiving. Several specific hypotheses were tested in order to determine the linkages among age, gender, ethnicity (i.e., familism, filial piety), caregiver burden, coping with caregiving, and life satisfaction. A total of 103 Hispanic and Non-Hispanic White participants ages 60 and older were included in this study (mean age was 67.42; 16.5% male; 83.5 % female; 52.4% Hispanic; 47.6% Non-Hispanic White). The results suggest that demographics and certain coping skills can influence levels of life satisfaction and burden experienced by caregivers. The findings from this study shed light on how to structure effective psychoeducational interventions, facilitate adaptive coping, reduce burden, and improve life satisfaction for older adult caregivers.iv

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A life satisfaction measure based on judgment theory

Cited by 70 publications

References 64 publications

Surviving the Transformation: Social Quality in Central Asia and the Caucuses

Surviving the Transformation: Social Quality in Central Asia and the Caucuses

The problem of evaluation of impact of EU structural support on the development of the territory of Lithuania

Correlations among Coping Skills and Life Satisfaction in Ethnic Older Caregivers

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