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Volume 57_December 2023

International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) NEWS: DECEMBER 2023

In this Issue:

  • ISQOLS 2024 Virtual Winter Conference - registration open
  • ISQOLS 2024 Annual Conference, Malaysia - abstract deadline EXTENDED
  • ISQOLS 2024 Best Dissertation Awards - deadline 31 January
  • ISQOLS Journal, ARQOL latest edition
  • ISQOLS Call for Papers: wellbeing in Asia
  • New ISQOLS Certificate Program
  • ISQOLS online, self-paced certificate programs
  • ISQOLS Member News
  • QOL, Happiness, Well-being News
  • QOL, Happiness, Well-being Publications

ISQOLS News, Events, Updates

ISQOLS 2024 Winter Virtual Conference, "Recent Developments in Well-being and Quality of Life Studies"


7 and 8, February 2024

All time zones welcome


Conference Theme: In an ever-changing world, the pursuit of well-being and the enhancement of quality of life have taken on new dimensions. This online conference seeks to provide a platform for researchers from various disciplines to present their empirical and theoretical contributions that explore cutting-edge developments in well-being and quality of life studies.

ISQOLS 2024 Winter Virtual Conference Updates:

isqols.org/2024virtual

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ISQOLS 22nd Annual Conference Malaysia: "Human Happiness and Wellbeing in an Uncertain World"


25-28, June 2024

University Malaysia Sabah

Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia


The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) is holding its 22nd conference in the thriving city of Kota Kinabalu, Sabah state, on the beautiful island of Borneo. The theme of the conference is “Human Happiness and Wellbeing in an Uncertain World”, which reflects both the changes that have occurred in our world post-pandemic, but also the unique capacity for post traumatic growth and quality of life improvement

Abstract Submission Deadline:

EXTENDED TO

15 January


LEARN MORE:

isqols.org/2024

REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

ISQOLS Education Grants Available:

As part of our society's goal to encourage students and early career researchers in the field of quality-of-life studies, we are offering free conference registrations and travel stipends for up to 6 individuals. Learn more and apply:

https://isqols.org/2024grants



ISQOLS 2024 Best Dissertation Award Call for Nominations


ISQOLS calls for nominations for the “2024 ISQOLS Prize for the Best Dissertation on Quality-of-Life, Well-being, and Happiness.”

The deadline for nominations is January 31st, 2024.



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ISQOLS Journal: Applied Research in Quality of Life, Volume 18, Issue 5 


13 open access articles. ISQOLS Members Journal Access:

Please visit this link read instructions on how to access the online articles.*If you have any issues accessing these articles, email office@isqols.org


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ISQOLS Call for Papers: Frontiers

ISQOLS 2024: Well-being in Asia

In the lead up to the 2024 Conference, The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) and Frontiers in Psychology: Positive Psychology are collaborating on this important Research Topic to highlight Wellbeing in Asia. 


The Positive Psychology section of Frontiers in Psychology focuses on a 'life worth living'. Specifically, it focuses on understanding the individual, group, organizational and societal conditions that lead to improved quality of life, wellbeing, and optimal functioning. 


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*NEW* ISQOLS Certificate: Key Actors in Public Policy Making for Quality-of-Life Certification

Learn how to transfer principles from quality-of-life research into the field of policy making to improve citizens' quality of life and receive certification. Analyze the role of the actors in the process of using quality-of-life research for policymaking, identify the strengths and weaknesses, and propose various opportunities and solutions to enhance policymaking decisions. Members discounts available for all of our certificate programs.



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ISQOLS ONLINE, SELF-PACED

CERTIFICATION PROGRAMS

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ISQOLS MEMBER NEWS

ISQOLS Journal:

Applied Research in Quality of Life



Members, did you receive the DECEMBER "Members Only" email? Check your inbox or view it on our Members Only page on our website HERE.

MEMBER COUNT: 438

Join, renew and refer colleagues to ISQOLS. See more details at isqols.org/join

Member Highlight: Jia Zhi Xiao


Project Assistant Professor in the Faculty of Economics at Keio University. 


"We all aspire to lead happier lives, and I would like to express my gratitude to ISQOLS for bringing together scholars from diverse backgrounds to contribute to this mission. Their efforts help us gain a deeper understanding of how to live a better life."



Read full interview here

Subjective Well-Being in the Indian Context, Concept, Measure and Index

This book offers an understanding of subjective well-being (SWB) in the Indian context across ages and strata.

Authors: Tithi Bhatnagar


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QUALITY-OF-LIFE, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING NEWS

Interview: The Role of Happiness in Economic Policy | Kelsey J. O'Connor from STATEC Research


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Interview: Why is the Quality of Life Initiative’s work so important? 

M. Joseph Sirgy from Virginia Tech / International Society for Quality of Life Studies explains community life and people's satisfaction are essential for overall well-being. The Initiative will help guide urban planners and local governments towards strategies that significantly improve the quality of life in communities.

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The Quality of Life Initiative is making significant progress on their journey towards positive change. The third Expert Group Meeting #EGM3 in Nairobi was another step towards agreement on how to measure quality of life.


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OECD Guidelines on Measuring Subjective Well-being

Being able to measure people’s quality of life is fundamental when assessing the progress of societies. There is now widespread acknowledgement that measuring subjective well-being is an essential part of measuring quality of life alongside other social and economic dimensions. As a first step to improving the measures of quality of life, the OECD has produced Guidelines which provide advice on the collection and use of measures of subjective well-being.


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11th European Conference of Positive Psychology

The 11th European Conference on Positive Psychology (ECPP 2024) will take place from 10th to 13th of July, 2024 in Innsbruck, Austria. 



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Online registration still open - WIC2023 Conference “Exploring Population Heterogeneities”, 6-7 Dec.2023

 

The keynote speakers are Ridhi Kashyap, University of Oxford, Anna Matysiak, University of Warsaw and Iñaki Permanyer, Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona.


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QOL, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING PUBLICATIONS

 Social Indicators ResearchVolume 170, Issue 3


Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being

Early View, Early View, Early View


 Quality of Life Research.

 Volume 32, Issue 12 

Journal of Happiness StudiesVolume 24, Issue 8 

International Journal of Wellbeing

Vol. 13, No. 1


 International Journal of Wellbeing (IJW) 

Vol. 13 No. 2 (2023)

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