International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) NEWS: DECEMBER 2023 | |
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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 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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QUALITY-OF-LIFE, HAPPINESS, WELL-BEING NEWS | |
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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 | |
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