International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) NEWS: JULY 2021 |
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In this Issue:
- 2021 ISQOLS Virtual Conference Presenter Instructions & Preliminary Schedule
- 2021 Conference Regular Registration Deadline: July 31
- Conference Highlight: A Crash Course in the Psychology of Wellbeing
- ARQOL IF Social Science Ranking
- WATCH NOW: ISQOLS Webinar, Trade and Job (In)Security: The Two Sides of Import Exposure (July 28)
- ISQOLS Member News
- QOL, Happiness, Well-being News
- QOL, Happiness, Well-being Publications
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ISQOLS 2021 CONFERENCE
“Quality-of-life and Adaptation in a
Virulent World”
VIRTUAL EVENT
AUGUST 23-27, 2021
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The ISQOLS 2021 Virtual Conference Organizers are pleased to present the presenter instructions and *preliminary* conference schedule for the 2021 International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies Virtual Conference, taking place August 25-27 (pre-conference 23, 24).
Please download the entire document HERE
*Please note this is NOT the final schedule as changes have already been made. The final program will be available mid-August to registered participants only.
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MEMBERS ONLY CONFERENCE REGISTRATION DISCOUNT
Still haven't registered for the 2021 Annual Conference? Missed the Early Bird Discount?
Great news! We have extended the Early Bird Discount for ALL members.
The fees are as follows:
- $50 USD for regular members
- $35 USD for students, retired, & developing countries
The deadline for this offer is JULY 31- After that, fees increase dramatically. Don't miss this offer!
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Conference Highlight: A Crash Course in the Psychology of Well-Being |
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A Crash Course in the Psychology of Well-Being
Instructor: Joseph Sirgy
Workshop Description: The proposed workshop serves to introduce many novice well-being/QOL researchers to the burgeoning research on the psychology of well-being to help them ease into this stream of research with some confidence. The workshop will provide an overview of the following areas of research on the psychology of well-being:
· Philosophical Foundations, Definitions, and Measures
· Consequences of Happiness
· Objective Reality and Its Effects on Happiness
· Subjective Reality and Its Effects on Happiness
· Life Domains and Their Effects on Happiness
· Population Segments and Happiness
Activities and Duration: The workshop is essentially a virtual seminar: lecture style with some degree of instructor-participant interaction.
Tuesday, 24 August, 15.00-19.00
Pre-Conference Workshop on the Psychology of Well-Being by
Joseph Sirgy
This course is free for all conference participants, but registration is required. Please register by August 1.
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Applied Research in Quality-of-Life (ARQOL) IF Ranking in Social Sciences |
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Applied Research In Quality of Life (ARQOL) - Members Access
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WATCH NOW: "Trade and Job (In)Security: The Two Sides of Import Exposure"
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Did you miss our latest ISQOLS WEBINAR?
ISQOLS Webinar, "Trade and Job (In)Security: The Two Sides of Import Exposure
(July 28)
Members can access the forum HERE (You must log-in to your member profile to view)
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Help us reach our goal of 400 members in 2021! Join, renew and refer your friends to ISQOLS. See more details at isqols.org/join
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ISQOLS members, you have automatic access to online articles!
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ISQOLS provides our members with opportunities to post requests for both career and research support through our new "Career and Research Support Forum". Log-in to your membership profile and visit the page here:
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*CURRENT MEMBERS* did you see our latest "MEMBERS ONLY" JULY email?
Check our Members Only Content on your membership profile:
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Member Highlight: RoseAnne Misajon |
Associate Professor at the Cairnmillar Institute in Melbourne Australia
"I am very passionate about exploring quality of life among those who, for various reasons, may have had less of a voice in terms of driving research priorities and policy agendas. I would like to see more research in regards to intercultural relationships, conflict, racism and discrimination and how these experiences impact life quality and individual subjective wellbeing."
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Now available to MEMBERS ONLY:
We invite you to post any comments, questions, ideas, articles, papers, books, links, and interesting content to the forum of your choice. (you must log-in to your member profile to access) ISQOLS - QOL FOCUS GROUPS DISCUSSION FORUM
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RELATED ORGANIZATION HIGHLIGHT |
ISQOLS is pleased to highlight the good work of fellow organizations with similar missions, focused on quality-of-life, wellbeing, and happiness studies. Please find our full list here: Related Organizations (isqols.org)
Special Highlight:
The Human Condition
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The Human Condition is a digital platform for mental health, personal growth and wellness.
We strive to be a compelling, comprehensive resource for people who want to live healthier, more balanced, and more fulfilling lives. We equally and rigorously emphasize science, humanity, and compassion and offer practical tools to help people make informed decisions about their health and well-being in both personal and professional contexts.
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QUALITY-OF-LIFE, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING NEWS |
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ISQOLS SPONSORED EVENT: Measuring Progress: Online Forum on Well-being
If you were unable to attend, the recordings are now available below and on our webpage. Each of the three talks is approximately 2 hours long, one hour for each speaker, and complete with numerous questions. Click on any of the links below to view:
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Arguably the pre-eminent wellbeing scholar of the past 50 years, Dr. Ed Diener passed away April 27, 2021. As one of the founders of positive psychology, he was a true visionary and leader. He has been instrumental to our work since the founding of the Global Wellbeing Initiative, and his wealth of knowledge, perpetual intellectual curiosity and values as a scientist kept us inspired and informed. Not only was Ed our scientific advisor, he was a dear friend and we will all miss him deeply.
We would like to share, "Three Lessons from Ed Diener," which provides an overview on his remarkable career and accomplishments, explaining why he was often referred to as "Dr. Happiness."
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On April 27, we lost Ed Diener, one of the most well-known scholars of happiness. In his honor, we asked the members of the World Wellbeing Panel to agree or disagree with two statements that reflected his two most famous theories:
- Only very rare individuals have high levels of wellbeing without having strong and emotionally warm social relationships.
- Most individuals can choose a happy way of life, though many do not realize they truly have such a choice.
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WORTH A WATCH: Wellbeing for Planet Earth: Wellbeing Measurement in Action On Demand Webinar
Everyone wants to live a good life, and at the core of a life well-lived is one's wellbeing. The What Works Centre for Wellbeing sees improving wellbeing as the ultimate goal of policy and community action. Our latest webinar features Nancy Hey, executive director of the What Works Centre for Wellbeing, and Gallup Editor-in-Chief Mohamed Younis, who share valuable insights during the second installment of the Global Wellbeing Initiative speaker series.
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Global Wellbeing Initiative will host a virtual summit from September 20-22, 2021
The Global Wellbeing Initiative will host a virtual summit from September 20-22, 2021. This annual event aims to foster a globally inclusive discussion around wellbeing and facilitate the exchange of experiences and proven practices among wellbeing researchers and policymakers.
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Book Launch
A Handbook for Wellbeing Policy-Making
History, Theory, Measurement, Implementation, and Examples
Paul Frijters and Christian Krekel
Introduces the concept of subjective wellbeing, direct measurement. Discusses how wellbeing fits into today's political economy and how it can complement or replace current practices
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We’re Learning the Wrong Lessons From the World’s Happiest Countries
Hygge alone will not save us.
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2020 Sets Records for Negative Emotions
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QOL, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING PUBLICATIONS |
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Applied Psychology: Health and Well-Being
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International Journal of Wellbeing (IJW)
Vol. 11 No. 3 (2021): Special issue: Ethical guidelines for Positive Psychology Practice (Version 2)
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This series includes policy-focused books on the role of the public and private sectors in advancing quality of life and well-being. It creates a dialogue between well-being scholars and public policy makers. Well-being theory, research and practice are essentially interdisciplinary in nature and embrace contributions from all disciplines within the social sciences.
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JOIN OR RENEW YOUR ISQOLS MEMBERSHIP |
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Still not a member of ISQOLS?
Take advantage of our 2021 membership options listed below!
As a member, you are entitled to many great BENEFITS!
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Save time and money!
Select a 2-year membership and receive a discount:
- 2 year regular membership = $135 (regular rate is $75/year)
- 2 year student/retired membership = $85 (regular rate is $50/year)
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Are you a current member?
Refer a new member to ISQOLS for 2021 and receive 25% off a future membership fee. Simply have the new member email office@isqols.org with your name as a referral and we will credit your account.
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Institutional membership provides ISQOLS benefits to 10 named persons within your institution. The total cost is $650 for 10 individuals, which is a discounted rate of $65 per individual. These members will receive ARQOL and SINET as part of the membership fee and are also entitled to all other benefits provided to regular members |
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ISQOLS is offering a new joint membership option with the Community Indicators Consortium. The cost is $115 USD, which entitles you to a membership in both the International Society for Quality of Life Studies and the Community Indicators Consortium. This is a value of $40 and offers an annual membership for both organizations.
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Join or renew your ISQOLS Membership. Visit isqols.org/join to submit your membership application.
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Your membership dues and donations help us spread our mission to enhance quality-of-life studies around the world.
Consider donating to ISQOLS. Your gift is tax-deductible and is given to a U.S. 501c3 nonprofit: ISQOLS - Donate
Thank you for your support!
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