Subjective Wellbeing in China: A Review

Resource type
Authors/contributors
Title
Subjective Wellbeing in China: A Review
Abstract
We critically review studies of subjective wellbeing conducted in China by the International Wellbeing Group, and we evaluate the International Wellbeing Index (IWI), a new instrument they developed. Subjective wellbeing was positive and similar in studies across China, and conformed to the normative range. Its resilience (PWI = 61.2–67.1) mirrors survey findings conducted in Western countries, in agreement with Subjective Wellbeing Homeostasis. Reliability, validity and psychometric analyses support the utility of the IWI as a measure of subjective wellbeing. Our conclusions have implications for research and social development in China, discussed further in this review.
Publication
Journal of Happiness Studies
Volume
13
Issue
2
Pages
333-346
Date
2012-04-01
Journal Abbr
J Happiness Stud
Language
en
ISSN
1573-7780
Short Title
Subjective Wellbeing in China
Accessed
4/12/23, 3:26 AM
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Springer Link
Citation
Davey, G., & Rato, R. (2012). Subjective Wellbeing in China: A Review. Journal of Happiness Studies, 13(2), 333–346. https://doi.org/10.1007/s10902-011-9266-6