International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) NEWS: FEBRUARY 2021 |
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In this Issue:
- 2021 Conference Updates
- Applied Research in Quality of Life (ARQOL) Journal Updates
- FREE Virtual Seminar: Quality of Life In Latin America Seminar
- FREE ISQOLS Webinar: "Walls of Glass. Measuring Deprivation in Social Participation"
- 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 2021
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ABSTRACT SUBMISSION DEADLINE EXTENDED TO 15 MARCH 2021
Due to the overwhelming requests for a deadline extension, the ISQOLS Conference Organizing Committee has decided to extend the abstract submission deadline to March 15, 2021. This is the FINAL abstract submission deadline. Over 200 abstracts have been submitted- add yours today!
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ISQOLS MEMBERS: receive early info and registration discounts!
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2021 ISQOLS CONFERENCE EDUCATION GRANTS
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 ISQOLS annual membership for up to 10 individuals.
Application Deadline: April 30, 2021
Once completed, please send a copy to office@isqols.org
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Applied Research in Quality of Life (ARQOL)
ISQOLS Journal Updates
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Applied Research in Quality of Life, the official journal of ISQOLS, Volume 16, Issue 1 is now available online.
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ISQOLS Members Journal Access
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Applied Research in Quality of Life Launches *NEW* section on “Family well-Being” |
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As family well-being is closely related to quality of life, we are launching a section on “Family well-Being” in Applied Research in Quality of Life. Effective January 2021 the journal welcomes submissions on family well-being which are consistent with the aims and scope of ARQOL . Please submit your article via the online submission and peer review system editorialmanager today!
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The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) invites you to participate in the online, virtual seminar "Quality-of-life in Latin America" (no registration fee required) |
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ISQOLS WEBINAR:
Walls of Glass. Measuring Deprivation in Social Participation
THURSDAY, MARCH 25
07:00 AM PST; 10:00 AM EST; 4:00pm/16:00 CET
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FREE
This paper proposes a measure for deprivation in social participation, an important but so far neglected dimension of human well-being. Operationalisation and empirical implementation of the measure are conceptually guided by the capability approach. Essentially, the paper argues that deprivation in social participation can be convincingly established by drawing on extensive non-participation in customary social activities. In doing so, the present paper synthesizes philosophical considerations, axiomatic research on poverty and deprivation, and previous empirical research on social exclusion and subjective well-being. An application using high-quality German survey data supports the measure’s validity. Specifically, the results suggest, as theoretically expected, that the proposed measure is systematically different from related concepts like material deprivation and income poverty. Moreover, regression techniques reveal deprivation in social participation to reduce life satisfaction substantially, quantitatively similar to unemployment. Finally, the validity of the measure and the question of preference vs. deprivation are discussed.
Presented by: Nicolai Suppa
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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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Applied Research in Quality of Life.
ISQOLS members, you have automatic access to online articles!
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Social Indicators Network News: SINET
Official newsletter of the ISQOLS
Fall/Winter 2020 Issue
Read now online at:
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*CURRENT MEMBERS* did you see our latest "MEMBERS ONLY" February email?
Check our Members Only Content on your membership profile:
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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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Associate Professor and Rosalind Franklin Fellow at the Faculty of Economics and Business at the University of Groningen (the Netherlands). I am also affiliated with the Brookings Institution, IZA, GLO, and Bruegel and serve as an Associate Editor (Economics) of the Journal of Happiness Studies
"I especially appreciate the supportive network – I have met great collaborators and friends through ISQOLS. In addition, I really value the newsletters and the information about events, members, and new articles/books on the topic. "
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The good, the bad and the ugly of lockdowns during Covid-19
Authored by ISQOLS members: Talita Greyling, Stephanie Rossouw
Amidst the rapid global spread of Covid-19, many governments enforced country-wide lockdowns, with likely severe well-being consequences. In this regard, South Africa is an extreme case suffering from low levels of well-being, but at the same time enforcing very strict lockdown regulations. READ MORE
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America's crisis of despair:
A federal task force for economic recover and societal well-being
Authored by ISQOLS member: Carol Graham
Despair in our society is a barrier to reviving our labor markets and productivity, jeopardizes our well-being, health, and longevity, and affects our politics. Despair was increasing among Americans well before COVID-19; the virus was an exponential shock. READ MORE
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QUALITY-OF-LIFE, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING NEWS |
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Worth a watch: Wellbeing Research Centre Seminar Series presents,
"Can schools make our children happier? Exploring adolescents' wellbeing and mental health in PISA studies"
by Dr. Jose Marquez
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"COVID-19 and Subjective Well-Being: Separating the Effects of Lockdowns from the Pandemic"
by Dr. Mark Fabian
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Explore the Encyclopedia of
the UN Sustainable Development Goals
The Encyclopedia of the UN Sustainable Development Goals comprehensively addresses the SDGs in an integrated way. The Encyclopedia contains the description of a range of terms, which allow a better understanding and foster knowledge. Each volume is dedicated to one of the 17 SDGs.
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*NEW BOOK* A valuable resource for academics and students of European social policy, comparative social policy and European governance.
Repairing the Social Fabric of European Societies
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QOL, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING PUBLICATIONS |
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Applied Psychology: Health and Well‐Being
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Journal of Well-Being Assessment.
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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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