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  • 5 Oct 2021 10:32 PM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    Measuring Progress: STATEC Well-being Seminar Series

    15 October 2021

    17:00 CET (11:00 AM Eastern) – 18:00 CET (12:00 PM Eastern)

    http://links.comgouv.lu/img/iy1o/b/mhvu1/gmxy2.jpeg Nuno Nunes Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon

     

     

     

     

     

    Inequalities and well-being in Portugal: monitoring through a local system of indicators for Europe

    Abstract: Inequality and well-being are central concerns in today’s world. Recent studies emphasize that inequality constrains well-being, but the findings are mostly supported by analysis between countries, that do not take into consideration inequalities within countries and their specific place-based scope. This seminar has two overarching objectives: first, it aims to present new knowledge about the relations between inequalities and well-being, under the frameworks of OECD Better Life Initiative, in the case of Portugal and their municipalities, with the far-reaching purpose of analytical replication to the other European countries; and second, by proposing a comparable system of indicators that allows for within and between country analysis on inequalities and well-being, to discuss public policies for achieving at local levels in Europe the sustainable development goals of United Nations 2030 Agenda. We propose to operationalise a set of place-based inequality and well-being indicators which make it possible to enhance public policies, supported on a European well-being agenda, that would allow overcoming strict visions of European integration, convergence and social cohesion, objectives that in the current global pandemic crisis are even more challenging for Europe. The results that we will present can contribute for building a system of place-based indicators able to monitor the European 2030 UN Agenda throughout municipalities and regions.

    Prof. Dr. Nuno Nunes, Iscte-University Institute of Lisbon, speaks on behalf of the “Territories of Inequality and Well-Being Project” (TIWELL), which includes Rosário Mauritti, Maria do Carmo Botelho, Daniela Craveiro, Sara Silva and Luís Cabrita and is conducted in the Researh Centre Cies-Iscte. The project contributors have published their work in journals such as European SocietiesJournal of Civil SocietyInternational Studies in Sociology of EducationEducation SciencesSocial Policy and SocietyEuropean Journal of Social WorkInternational Journal of Environmental Research and Public HealthHealth and Place, the Portuguese Journal of Social Science, and Sociologia, Problemas e Práticas, among other publications.

    The webinar will be held in English via Cisco Webex and recorded.

    Registration is mandatory for this event.

    Meeting password: p5A3tkxU23*

    REGISTER
     

     


  • 5 Oct 2021 2:10 PM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    We are pleased to announce the establishment of the Division of Positive Psychology operating under the Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA). 


    This division is a platform for stakeholders to understand the development of positive psychology in Malaysia. Our visions are to introduce and promote positive psychology to the country and communities and also to provide continuing professional development for members.


    We are honored to invite you to attend the Launching Ceremony of the Division of Positive Psychology. 


    The details of the ceremony are as follow:

    Date: 09 Oct 2021 (Sat)

    Time: 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. (Malaysia time)

    Platform: Facebook live (https://www.facebook.com/mydivpospsych

    Opening Speech by Assoc. Prof. Dr. Wan Shahrazad Wan Sulaiman, President of Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA)

    Forum "The Future of Positive Psychology in Malaysia" by Prof. Dr. Intan Hashimah Mohd Hashim and Prof. Dr. Deborah Hall.


    Attached are the detail and itinerary of the launching ceremony for your perusal. Kindly extend the invitation to your colleagues, students, and friends. We look forward to seeing you.  


    Please feel free to contact us should you have any inquiries about the division. We also look forward to collaborating with your association to promote Positive Psychology.



    Thank you.


    Regards,


    Chee-Seng TAN, Ph.D.

    Head

    Division of Positive Psychology

    Malaysian Psychological Association (PSIMA)

    Email: positivepsychology.div@psima.org.my

    Website | Facebook


  • 4 Oct 2021 10:13 PM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    The Happy Planet Index 2021 Online Launch Event 

    (October 25th - 9 AM - 10 AM Eastern Time)

    The Happy Planet Index measures what matters: sustainable wellbeing for all.It tells us how well nations are doing at achieving long, happy, sustainable lives. 


    Join WEAll (the Wellbeing Economy Alliance) for the launch of the latest rankings of the Happy Planet Index!


    Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZ0ud-mrqDguHNUYstvh8w7K38AQ0ypn67-l


  • 26 Sep 2021 5:11 PM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    Congrats to ISQOLS member, Shoirakhon Nurdinova, on winning "The best project among women-scientists" from International Fund for supporting science and education/Ziyo Forum. This award is given for her research project on the happiness of working/nonworking women:

    https://ziyoforum.uz/fond-yangiliklari/post/ziyolilar-kitobining-taqdimoti


    Shoirakhon Nurdinova

    Senior Lecturer/Namangan State University

    Namangan Uzbekistan 160136


  • 15 Sep 2021 8:43 AM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    READ HERE: GNH index.pdf


    New Zealand government recognises the benefit of reporting the GNH index.

    The Gross National Happiness.Today index developed by Stephanie Rossouw (Auckland University of Technology, New Zealand ) and Talita Greyling (University of Johannesburg, South Africa) uses Big Data in the form of Twitter to measure New Zealanders' evaluative mood. The scale of the happiness scores is between 0 (unhappy) and 10 (happy), with 5 being neutral, thus neither happy nor unhappy. Additionally, each tweet's underpinning emotions are analysed. Currently, a distinction is made between eight emotions: sadness, surprise, disgust, anticipation, fear, anger, trust, and joy.

    On Monday 6 September, Statistics New Zealand started reporting the GNH as an official indicator, representing a real-time measure for subjective well-being, in the NZ Statistic COVID-19 data portal.

     Please see the link below.

    https://www.stats.govt.nz/experimental/covid-19-data-portal?tab=Social&category=Life%20satisfaction&indicator=Gross%20national%20happiness

     

    Asked about the accuracy of the GNH, Stephanie said, "Once again, the GNH never ceases to amaze me The GNH captures the events of the past month accurately".

     

    9 August – negative impact of the major power cut experienced in the North Island

    17 August – level 4 lockdown for NZ

    30 August – Auckland to remain in level 4 lockdown for two more weeks starting 31 August

    3 September – lone terrorist attack in a Countdown grocery store

     


  • 11 Jul 2021 3:22 PM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)
    Congrats to the editorial team for our journal!

    @SpringerSocSci

    announced that the IF for Applied Research in Quality of Life is 3.078 – ranking 20/110 in Social Sciences, interdisciplinary (Q1)! #qualityoflife Learn more https://springer.com/journal/11482


  • 8 Jun 2021 11:40 AM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    Measuring Progress: Online Forum on Well-Being
    June 16, June 28, June 29

    Measuring Progress - Statistics Portal // Luxembourg - STATEC Research (public.lu)

    This international event will bring together leading thinkers to discuss the quest for better lives. Economists traditionally advocated economic growth as the foremost policy goal, but now even economists often challenge this view. How should we measure progress? The discussion remains open, indeed flourishes, with more contributors than ever.

    The event contributes broadly to this discussion. Preeminent authors from the well-being and quality-of-life fields will give six talks over three days. Talks will focus on their current research and include both the broader background and policy implications. At the end of each session, time will be reserved for questions and answers.

    SCHEDULE

    June 16, Wednesday: 17:00 CET, 11:00 AM Eastern
    Stefano Bartolini, University of Siena - Abstract
    Richard Easterlin, University of Southern California - Abstract
    Invitation and registration

    June 28, Monday: 17:00 CET, 11:00 AM Eastern
    Andrew Oswald, University of Warwick - Abstract
    Carol Graham, Brookings Institution and University of Maryland - Abstract
    Invitation and registration

    June 29, Tuesday: 17:00 CET, 11:00 AM Eastern
    Ruut Veenhoven, Erasmus University Rotterdam - Abstract
    John de Graaf, author, filmmaker, speaker - Abstract
    Invitation and registration

    REGISTRATION

    Please send an email to infoSWB2020@statec.etat.lu to indicate you are interested in attending. You will then be added to the event mailing list, which will be used to convey the most up to date information and registration links.

    MEASURING PROGRESS STATEC Seminar Series

    Beginning in September, STATEC Research will host a new seminar series continuing the discussions from the June event. Presentations will take place virtually approximately every two weeks. Talks will focus on quality-of-life research generally but will also discuss both the broader background and policy implications.

    QUESTIONS

    We will periodically update this page with additional details. You may also contact us here with questions: infoSWB2020@statec.etat.lu

    ORGANIZERS

    Measuring Progress: Online Forum on Well-Being is organized by STATEC Research, part of the National Institute of Statistics and Economic Studies of Luxembourg (STATEC), and supported by the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.

    Measuring Progress - Statistics Portal // Luxembourg - STATEC Research (public.lu)


  • 25 May 2021 12:17 PM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    The Centre for the Study of Living Standards (Canada) and The Productivity Institute (United Kingdom) are inviting proposals for papers on the topic “Productivity and Well-Being – Measurement and Explanations.” Accepted papers, which should represent new and original work, will be published in a theme issue of the International Productivity Monitor, now the joint flagship publication of both organizations. The expected publication date is the Spring of 2022. A virtual authors’ workshop with first drafts of papers will be held in November 2021. The deadline for receipt of proposals for papers is July 15, 2021. The call for paper providing the motivation for the project and the issues to be addressed is posted at http://www.csls.ca/call-for-papers.pdf

    If you have any questions, please contact Andrew Sharpe at andrew.sharpe@csls,ca

    Best Regards,

    Andrew Sharpe and Bart van Ark


  • 20 May 2021 9:10 AM | Jill Johnson (Administrator)

    Conferences/workshops

    The Doctoral School of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences, University of Oradea, and Erasmus University Rotterdam invites you to participate on Thursday 27th May 2021 at 17.30 CET in the workshop World Database of Happiness: What it is and how to use

    Presenter: Prof. dr. Ruut Veenhoven, Emeritus professor of social conditions for human happiness, Erasmus University Rotterdam The workshop will be organized within the International Online Conference of Doctoral and Post-doctoral Students in Social Sciences, Oradea, 27-28th May 2021 (https://sites.google.com/view/conferintasds2021).

     

    To attend the workshop please register here:

    https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZcvde6rqjwoGdUUEN0PZDvolNKsK9yXb38o.

    The number of places is limited!

     

    Sergiu Baltatescu

    Dr. habil., Professor of Sociology

    University of Oradea, Romania

    www.sergiubaltatescu.info

     


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