Social Factors and Community Well-Being (SpringerBriefs in Well-Being and Quality of Life Research Book 0)

Annotation This book explores social factors that influence well-being, as well as the relationship between these factors. It examines individual areas of social policy from the perspective of children s well-being, gender equity, and the impact of crime and social capital. The book discusses the relationships of well-being with the provision of public services, with developing a sense of community, and dimensions of happiness in nations. Bringing together perspectives from around the globe, the book provides both theoretical and applied explorations. It links the idea of influencing social factors and outcomes to community well-being, thus adding a new perspective. In doing so, it reflects the new and exciting research that is being conducted at the intersection between social factors, policy, impacts, and community well-being." Front Matter....Pages i-xv Conceptualizing a Community Well-Being and Theory Construct....Pages 1-12 Structure of Well-Being: An Exploratory Study of the Distinction Between Individual Well-Being and Community Well-Being and the Importance of Intersubjective Community Well-Being....Pages 13-37 Does Sense of Community Matter in Community Well-Being?....Pages 39-56 The Development and Production of Local, National and International State of Children’s Well-Being Report Cards....Pages 57-69 Gender Equity and Community Well-Being....Pages 71-85 Crime and Community Well-Being: The Role of Social Capital and Collective Efficacy in Increasing Safety....Pages 87-99