QOL and Social-Personality/Developmental/Motivation Psychology/Social Psychology

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  • Atkinson, M. J., Zibin, S. L. (1996). Quality of Life Measurement Among Persons with Chronic Mental Illness: A Critique of Measures and Methods. Canada: The Directorate.
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  • Barksdale, H. C., & Reynolds, F. D. (Eds.). (1978). Marketing and the Quality of Life. United States: American Marketing Association.
  • Baumeister, R. F. (1991). Meanings of life. New York: Guilford.
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  • Bekemeier, K. (2009). The Relationship Between Self-determination and Quality of Life Among Individuals with Disabilities Involved with a Center for Independent Living. (n.p.): Michigan State University. Counseling, Educational Psychology, and Special Education.
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  • Brhel, S. (2005). Increasing the Quality of life for the Older Adult. United States: Brundage Publishing Company.
  • Bridges, K., Huxley, D. P., Huxley, P., Mohamad, H., Oliver, J. (2005). Quality of Life and Mental Health Services. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Brown, I., Nagler, M., & Renwick, R. (Eds.). (1996). Quality of Life in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: Conceptual Approaches, Issues, and Applications. India: SAGE Publications.
  • Brown, R. I. (Ed.). (2021). Quality of Life for Handicapped People. (n.p.): Taylor & Francis.
  • Bruni, L., & Porta, P. L. (Eds.). (2007). Handbook on the Economics of Happiness. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar.
  • Bruni, L., & Porta, P. L. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Happiness and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated.
  • Bruni, L., Comim, F., & Pugno, M. (Eds.). (2008). Capabilities and Happiness. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
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  • Buckingham, M., & Clifton, D. O. (2001). Now, discover your strengths. New York: Free Press.
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  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campbell, A. (1981). The sense of well-being in America: Recent patterns and trends. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Campbell, A., & Converse, P. E. (Eds.), (1972). The human meaning of social change. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.
  • Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., & Rodgers, W. L. (1976). The quality of American Life. New York: Russell Sage.
  • Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., Rodgers, W. L. (1976). The Quality of American Life: Perceptions, Evaluations, and Satisfactions. United States: Russell Sage Foundation.
  • Cantril, H. (1965). The pattern of human concerns. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.
  • Carr, A. (2004). Positive psychology: The science of happiness and human strengths. London: Routledge.
  • Christie, I., & Nash, L. eds. (1998). The good life. London: Demos.
  • Cihon, J. H., Ferguson, J. L., Leaf, J. B., & Gerhardt, P. F. (Eds.). (2022). Handbook of Quality of Life for Individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Clifton, D. O., & Anderson, C. E. (2002). StrengthsQuest: Discover and develop your strengths in academics, career, and beyond. New York: Gallup Press.
  • Coetzee, M. (Ed.). (2019). Thriving in Digital Workspaces: Emerging Issues for Research and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1975). Beyond boredom and anxiety. San Francisco: Jossey-Bass.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The classic work on how to achieve happiness. London: Rider.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The psychology of optimal experience. New York: Harper & Row.
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  • Csikszentmihalyi, M., Rathunde, K., & Whalen, S. (1993). Talented teenagers. Cambidge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M., Rathunde, K., & Whalen, S. (1993). Talented teenagers. New York: Cambridge University Press.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2000). Beyond Boredom and Anxiety: Experiencing Flow in Work and Play. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Czetli, S. N., Ramm, D. R. (2011). The Formula for Happiness. United States: Xlibris US.
  • da Cal Seixas, S. R., de Moraes Hoefel, J. L. (2021). Quality of Life, Environmental Changes and Subjectivity: A Contribution to a New Line of Research on Climate Change. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Dannerbeck, A., Casas, F., Coenders, G., & Sadurni, M. (Eds.). (2013). Quality-of-Life Research on Children and Adolescents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Deci, E. L., & Ryan, R. M. (Eds.). (2002). Handbook of self-determination theory. Rochester, NY: Rochester University Press.
  • Deutchman, D. E., Birren, J. E., Lubben, J. E., & Rowe, J. C. (Eds.). (2014). The Concept and Measurement of Quality of Life in the Frail Elderly. United States: Elsevier Science.
  • Diener, E. & Suh, E. M. (Eds.). (2001). Culture and subjective well-being. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Culture and Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Diener, E. (Ed). (2009). Assessing well-being: The collected works of Ed Diener. New York, NY US: Springer Science + Business Media.
  • Diener, E. (Ed.). (2009). The science of well-being: The collected works of Ed Diener. Dordrecht, Netherlands: Springer
  • Diener, E., & Biswas-Diener, R. (2008). Happiness: Unlocking the mysteries of psychological wealth. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
  • Diener, E., & Suh, E. M. (Eds.). (2003). Culture and Subjective Well-Being. United Kingdom: MIT Press.
  • Diener, Ed. (Ed). (2009). Culture and well-being: The collected works of Ed Diener. New York, NY, US: Springer Science + Business Media.
  • Diener, E., Biswas-Diener, R. (2011). Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Germany: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Draper, P. (2005). Nursing Perspectives on Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
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  • Eckermann, E. (Ed.). (2013). Gender, Lifespan and Quality of Life: An International Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
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  • Eiser, C. (2004). Children With Cancer: The Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
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  • Emmons, R. A. (1999). The psychology of ultimate concerns: motivation and spirituality in personality. New York: Guilford Press.
  • Emmons, R. A. (2007). THANKS! How the new science of gratitude can make you happier. New York: Houghton Mifflin.
  • Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Studies Division. (1973). The Quality of Life Concept: A Potential New Tool for Decision-makers. United States: Environmental Studies Division, Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Ettema, D., Olsson, L. E., &Friman, M. (Eds.). (2018). Quality of Life and Daily Travel. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Exenberger, S., Juen, B. (2013). Well-Being, Resilience and Quality of Life from Children’s Perspectives: A Contextualized Approach. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Fave, A. D. (Ed.). (2006). Dimensions of Well-being: Research and Intervention. Italy: F. Angeli.
  • Fayers, P. M., Machin, D. (2013). Quality of Life: The Assessment, Analysis and Interpretation of Patient-reported Outcomes. Germany: Wiley.
  • Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (2008). Active Aging: The Contribution of Psychology. Germany: Hogrefe Publishing.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (2010). Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life: How to Enhance the Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
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  • Foo, T. S., Wong, G. K. M., Lim, L. Y. (2000). Assessing the Quality of Life of Singaporeans and Expatriates. Singapore: School of Building and Real Estate, National University of Singapore.
  • Fox, K., Boutcher, S., & Biddle, S. J. H. (Eds.). (2003). Physical Activity and Psychological Well-Being. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
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  • Frisch, Michael B. (2006). Quality of life therapy: Applying a life satisfaction approach to positive psychology and cognitive therapy. New York: Wiley.
  • Frisch, M. B. (2005). Quality of Life Therapy: Applying a Life Satisfaction Approach to Positive Psychology and Cognitive Therapy. Germany: Wiley.
  • Frisch, M. B. (2006). Quality of Life Therapy: Applying a Life Satisfaction Approach to Positive Psychology and Cognitive Therapy. United Kingdom: Wiley.
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  • Ritsner, M. S. (2017). The Impact of Severe Mental Illness on Quality of Life: Challenges for Research and Practices. United States: Nova Science Publisher's, Incorporated.
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  • Schalock, R. L., Verdugo, M. Á. (2002). Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Scott, K. (2012). Measuring Wellbeing: Towards Sustainability?. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Seligman, M. (2011). Authentic Happiness. United Kingdom: Nicholas Brealey Publishing.
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  • Sirgy, M. J., & Uysal, M. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research II: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists, Residents of Host Communities and Service Providers. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Krüger, S. (Eds). (2018). Managing Quality of Life in Tourism and Hospitality. United Kingdom: CABI.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
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  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2020). Positive Balance: A Theory of Well-Being and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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  • Stjernberg, T. (1977). Organizational change and quality of life : individual and organizational perspectives on democratization of work in an insurance company. Stockholm: Economic Research Inst. at the Stockholm School of Economics.
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  • Veenhoven, R. (2013). Conditions of Happiness. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Vittersø, J. (Ed.). (2016). Handbook of Eudaimonic Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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QOL and Social Theory/Political Psychology/Economic Psychology

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  • Buheji, M., Ahmed, D. (2020). ‘Behavioural Economics’: Re-Shaping the Quality of Life. United Kingdom: AuthorHouse UK.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., & Rodgers, W. L. (1976). The quality of American life. New York: Russel Sage Foundation.
  • Campón-Cerro, A. M., Folgado-Fernández, J. A., & Hernández-Mogollón, J. M. (Eds.). (2018). Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management: A Quality of Life Perspective. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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  • Clair, A. L. S. (2017). Development Ethics. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
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  • Comim, F., Bruni, L., & Pugno, M. (Eds.). (2008). Capabilities and Happiness. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
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  • Crocker, D. A., & Linden, T. (Eds.). (1998). Ethics of Consumption: The Good Life, Justice, and Global Stewardship. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield.
  • da Cal Seixas, S. R., de Moraes Hoefel, J. L. (2021). Quality of Life, Environmental Changes and Subjectivity: A Contribution to a New Line of Research on Climate Change. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Dasgupta, P. (2001). Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
  • Devlin, A. S. (2018). Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Di Tella, R., MacCulloch, R. J., Oswald, A. J. (1997). The Macroeconomics of Happiness. United Kingdom: University of Oxford, Institute of Economics and Statistics, Centre for Economic Performance.
  • Diener, E., & Suh, E. M. (Eds.). (2003). Culture and Subjective Well-Being. United Kingdom: MIT Press.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Assessing Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Donovan, N. and Halpern, D. (2002). Life satisfaction: The state of knowledge and implications for government. London, UK: Government Cabinet Office, Strategy Unit.
  • Easterbrook, G. (2003). The progress paradox: How life gets better while people feel worse. New York: Random House.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Eid, M., & Larsen, R. J. (Eds.). (2008). The Science of Subjective Well-Being. United Kingdom: Guilford Publications.
  • Eloff, I. (Ed.). (2019). Handbook of Quality of Life in African Societies. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Estes, R. J., Sirgy, M. J. (2018). Advances in Well-Being: Toward a Better World. United Kingdom: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
  • Fayers, P. M., Machin, D. (2013). Quality of Life: The Assessment, Analysis and Interpretation of Patient-reported Outcomes. Germany: Wiley.
  • Fioramonti, L. (2017). Wellbeing Economy: Success in a World Without Growth. South Africa: Pan Macmillan South Africa.
  • Frey, B. S., Stutzer, A. (2010). Happiness and Economics: How the Economy and Institutions Affect Human Well-Being. United Kingdom: Princeton University Press.
  • Frisch, M. B. (2005). Quality of Life Therapy: Applying a Life Satisfaction Approach to Positive Psychology and Cognitive Therapy. Germany: Wiley.
  • Frisch, M. B. (2006). Quality of Life Therapy: Applying a Life Satisfaction Approach to Positive Psychology and Cognitive Therapy. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Getz, D., Lundberg, E., Armbrecht, J., & Andersson, T. D. (Eds.). (2017). The Value of Events. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Glicken, M. D., Robinson, B. (2013). Treating Worker Dissatisfaction During Economic Change. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Golec, A. (2006). Understanding Social Change: Political Psychology in Poland. United States: Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated.
  • Gorman, C. A., Sirgy, M. J., & Reilly, N. P. (Eds.). (2012). Work and Quality of Life: Ethical Practices in Organizations. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Gough, I., & McGregor, J. A. (Eds.). (2007). Wellbeing in Developing Countries: From Theory to Research. Cambridge University Press.
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  • Haybron, Daniel M. (2008). The pursuit of unhappiness: The elusive psychology of well-being. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Hinds, P. S. (2003). Quality of Life: From Nursing and Patient Perspectives : Theory, Research, Practice. United Kingdom: Jones and Bartlett Publishers.
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  • Husic, J. B., Baraković, S., & Akhtar, Z. (Eds.). (2024). Quality of Life Improvement: Smart Approaches for the Working and Aging Populations. Frontiers Media SA.
  • Jennings, G., Nickerson, N. P. (2006). Quality Tourism Experiences. Netherlands: Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Jepson, A. S., & Walters, T. (Eds.). (2021). Events and Well-being. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Jordan, B. (2008). Welfare and well-being: Social value in public policy. Bristol, UK: The Policy Press.
  • Jordan, B. (2008). Welfare and Well-being: Social Value in Public Policy. United Kingdom: Policy Press.
  • Joyce, C. R. B., O'Boyle, C. A., & McGee, H. M. (Eds.). (1999). Individual Quality of Life: Approaches to Conceptualisation and Assessment. Netherlands: Harwood Academic Publishers.
  • Kasser, T. (2002). The high price of materialism. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Kober, R. (Ed.). (2010). Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disabilities: From Theory to Practice. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Lane, Robert E. (1991). The market experience. Cambridge, MA: Cambridge University Press.
  • Lane, Robert E. (2000). The loss of happiness in market democracies. New Haven, CT: Yale University Press.
  • Lane, Robert E. (2006). After the end of history: The curious fate of American materialism. Ann Arbor, MI: The University of Michigan Press.
  • Lauer, R. H. (1995). Social Problems and the Quality of Life. United States: Brown & Benchmark Publishers.
  • Lauer, R., Lauer, J. C. (2001). Social Problems and the Quality of Life. United States: McGraw-Hill Higher Education.
  • Laurer, R. H. & Laurer, J. E. (2006). Social problems and the quality of life (10th Ed.). New York: McGraw Hill.
  • Layard, R. (2004). Happiness and public policy. London: LSE Health and Social Care.
  • Layard, R. (2005). Happiness New York: Penguin Press.
  • Layard, R. (2007) Happiness: lessons from a new science New York: The Penguin Press.
  • Levin, I. P., Faraone, S. V., McGraw, J. A. (1981). Functional Measurement in Economic Psychology: The Effects of Income and Inflation on Perceptions of Economic Well-being and Personal Satisfaction. United States: Center for Consumer Behavior, Institute of Urban and Regional Research, the University of Iowa.
  • Lohmann, G., Panosso Netto, A. (2016). Tourism Theory: Concepts, Models and Systems. United Kingdom: CAB International.
  • Maggino, F. (Ed.). (2015). A Life Devoted to Quality of Life: Festschrift in Honor of Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Maggino, F. (Ed.). (2017). Complexity in Society: From Indicators Construction to Their Synthesis. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Manderson, L., & Warren, N. (Eds.). (2013). Reframing Disability and Quality of Life: A Global Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Marans, R. W. (2011). Investigating Quality of Urban Life: Theory, Methods, and Empirical Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Mathews, L. (2011). Human Occupation. Introduction to the Theory and Practice of Occupational Therapy. Germany: GRIN Verlag.
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  • Michalos, A. C. (Ed.). (2021). The Pope of Happiness: A Festschrift for Ruut Veenhoven. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2013). Essays on the Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Development of Quality of Life Theory and Its Instruments: The Selected Works of Alex. C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mikkelsen, C. A., Martinez, J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of Quality of Life and Sustainability. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mikkelsen, C. A., Martinez, J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of Quality of Life and Sustainability. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Miringoff, M., & Opdycke, S. (2008). America's social health: Putting social issues on the public agenda. New York: M.E. Sharpe.
  • Moberg, D. O. (Ed.). (1979). Spiritual Well-being: Sociological Perspectives. Singapore: University Press of America.
  • Møller, V., Huschka, D. (2008). Quality of Life and the Millennium Challenge: Advances in Quality-of-Life Studies, Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Mukherjee, J., Sivaramakrishnan, L., Shaw, R., Ghosh, R., & Chatterjee, U. (Eds.). (2024). Homelessness to Hope: Research, Policy and Global Perspectives. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Mukherjee, R. (1989). The quality of life: valuation in social research. American Samoa: SAGE Publications.
  • Mukherjee, R. (1989). The Quality of Life: Valuation in Social Research. American Samoa: Sage.
  • Nevarez, L. (2011). Pursuing Quality of Life: From the Affluent Society to the Consumer Society. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Nordenfelt, L. Y. (Ed.). (2013). Concepts and Measurement of Quality of Life in Health Care. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
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  • Phillips, D. (2006). Quality of life. London: Routledge.
  • Phillips, R., Lee, S. J., & Kee, Y. (Eds.). (2016). Social Factors and Community Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Phillips, D. (2006). Quality of Life: Concept, Policy and Practice. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Pol, E., Fleury-Bahi, G., & Navarro, O. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Environmental Psychology and Quality of Life Research. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Power, T. M. (2020). The Economic Value of the Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Power, T. M. (2020). The Economic Value Of The Quality Of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Praag, B. M. S. v., Ferrer-i-Carbonell, A. (2011). Happiness Economics: A New Road to Measuring and Comparing Happiness. Netherlands: Now.
  • Radcliff, B. (2013). The Political Economy of Human Happiness: How Voters' Choices Determine the Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
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QOL Community Development/Urban Planning/Rural Sociology

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  • Pozo Menéndez, E., Higueras García, E. (2022). Urban Design and Planning for Age-Friendly Environments Across Europe: North and South: Developing Healthy and Therapeutic Living Spaces for Local Contexts. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
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QOL and Health/Medicine/Pharmaeconomics/Public Health

  • Acton, Q. A. (Ed.). (2012). Issues in Quality in Healthcare and Quality of Life: 2011 Edition. United States: ScholarlyEditions.
  • Adams, K. M., Corrigan, J. M. (2003). Priority Areas for National Action: Transforming Health Care Quality. United States: National Academies Press.
  • Aguilar, C. N., García-García, J. A., & Cufarfán-López, J. (Eds.). (2024). The Role of Nutrition in Integral Health and Quality of Life: Interdisciplinary Perspectives and Recent Research. United States: Apple Academic Press.
  • Albert, S. M., Freedman, V. A. (2010). Public Health and Aging: Maximizing Function and Well-Being. Ukraine: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Albrecht, G. L., Fitzpatrick, R. (Eds.). (1994). Quality of Life in Health Care. United Kingdom: JAI Press.
  • Arnold, R. J. G. (Ed.). (2016). Pharmacoeconomics: From Theory to Practice. United States: CRC Press.
  • Awad, A. G., & Ritsner, M. S. (Eds.). (2007). Quality of Life Impairment in Schizophrenia, Mood and Anxiety Disorders: New Perspectives on Research and Treatment. Germany: Physica-Verlag.
  • Baldwin, S., Goddfrey, C., & Propper, C. (1990). Quality of life: perspectives and policies. Routledge.
  • Baum, A. S., & Dimsdale, J. E. (Eds.). (2013). Quality of Life in Behavioral Medicine Research. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Berzon, R. A., & Shumaker, S. A. (Eds.). (1995). The International Assessment of Health-related Quality of Life: Theory, Translation, Measurement and Analysis. United Kingdom: Rapid Communications.
  • Bialek, R., Duffy, G. L., Moran, J. W. (2009). The Public Health Quality Improvement Handbook. United States: ASQ Quality Press.
  • Biddle, S. J. H., Fox, K. R., & Boutcher, S. H. eds. (2000). Physical activity and psychological well-being. London: Routledge.
  • Boggatz, T. (2019). Quality of Life and Person-Centered Care for Older People. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bowling, A. (2001). Measuring diseases: a review of disease-specific quality of life measurement scales. Open University Press.
  • Bowling, A. (2017). Measuring Health: a Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Bradley, C., & McGee, H. M., (Eds.). (1994). Quality of Life Following Renal Failure: Psychosocial Challenges Accompanying High Technology Medicine. Netherlands: Harwood Academic Publishers.
  • Bridges, K., Huxley, D. P., Huxley, P., Mohamad, H., Oliver, J. (2005). Quality of Life and Mental Health Services. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Brown, I., Nagler, M., & Renwick, R. (Eds.). (1996). Quality of Life in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: Conceptual Approaches, Issues, and Applications. India: SAGE Publications.
  • Brown, Roy I. (1997). Quality of life for people with disabilities: models, research, and practice. Stanley Thorner Pub. Ltd.
  • Brown, I., & Brown, R. (2003). Quality of Life and Disability: An Approach for Community Practitioners. United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Carr, A., Higginson, I., & Robinson, P. (Eds.). (2003). Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Cole, B. F., Lee, M. T., & Mesbah, M. (Eds.). (2013). Statistical Methods for Quality of Life Studies: Design, Measurements and Analysis. Netherlands: Springer US.
  • Cramer, Joyce A. & Spilker, Bert. (1998). Quality of life Pharmacoeconomics: an introduction. Lippincott-Raven Publishers.
  • Cramer, J. A., Spilker, B. (1998). Quality of Life and Pharmacoeconomics: An Introduction. United States: Lippincott-Raven.
  • Darzi, A., Athanasiou, T., & Patel, V. (Eds.). (2023). Patient Reported Outcomes and Quality of Life in Surgery. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Dimsdale, Joel E. & Baum, Andrew. (1995). Quality of life in behavioral medicine research. Lea.
  • Dlugacz, Y. D. (2017). Introduction to Health Care Quality: Theory, Methods, and Tools. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Donaldson, M. S. (1999). Measuring the Quality of Health Care: A Statement by the National Roundtable on Health Care Quality, Division of Health Care Services, Institute of Medicine. United States: National Academy Press.
  • Drotar, D. (Ed.). (2014). Measuring Health-Related Quality of Life in Children and Adolescents: Implications for Research and Practice. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Drotar, Dennis. (1998). Measuring health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: implications for research and practice. Lea.
  • Eckermann, E. (Ed.). (2016). Gender, Lifespan and Quality of Life: An International Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Fairclough, Diane L. (2002). Design and analysis of quality of life studies in clinical trials. Chapman & Hall/CRC.
  • Fairclough, D. L. (2002). Design and Analysis of Quality of Life Studies in Clinical Trials. United States: CRC Press.
  • Fairclough, D. L. (2010). Design and Analysis of Quality of Life Studies in Clinical Trials, Second Edition. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Fallowfield, L. (1990). The Quality of Life: The Missing Measurement in Health Care. United Kingdom: Souvenir Press.
  • Falotico-Taylor, J., Mosteller, F. (1989). Quality of Life and Technology Assessment. United Kingdom: National Academies Press.
  • Fayers, P. M. & Machin, David. (2000). Quality of life: assessment, analysis, and interpretation. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Fayers, P. M., & Hays, R. D. (Eds.). (2005). Assessing Quality of Life in Clinical Trials: Methods and Practice. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Fayers, Peter M. & Hays, Ron. (2005). Assessing quality of life in clinical trials: methods and practice. Oxford University Press.
  • Fayers, P. M., Machin, D. (2013). Quality of Life: The Assessment, Analysis and Interpretation of Patient-reported Outcomes. Germany: Wiley.
  • Fayers, P. M., Machin, D. (2016). Quality of Life: The Assessment, Analysis and Reporting of Patient-reported Outcomes. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (2010). Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life: How to Enhance the Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Fink, A. (2013). Evidence-Based Public Health Practice. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Freeman, H. L. (Ed.). (2006). Quality of Life in Mental Disorders. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Frisch, Michael. (2005). Quality of life therapy: applying a life satisfaction approach to positive psychology and cognitive therapy. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Gaddi, A., Capello, F., & Manca, M. (Eds.). (2013). EHealth, Care and Quality of Life. Italy: Springer Milan.
  • Galan-Ladero, M. M., & Rivera, R. G. (Eds). (2021). Applied Social Marketing and Quality of Life: Case Studies from an International Perspective. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Gimmler, A., Lenk, C., Aumüller, G. (2002). Health and Quality of Life: Philosophical, Medical, and Cultural Aspects. Germany: Lit.
  • Graham, N. O. (Ed.). (1995). Quality in Health Care: Theory, Application, and Evolution. United States: Aspen Publishers.
  • Grauer, D. W. (2003). Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes. United States: ACCP.
  • Grayson, J. (Ed.). (2019). Public Health: Improving Quality of Life. United States: Foster Academics.
  • Hoffmann, E. C. (2009). Health-related Quality of Life. United States: Nova Biomedical Books.
  • Huppert, F., Baylis, N., & Keverne, B. eds. (2005). The science of well-being Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Institute of Medicine. (1997). Improving health in the community: a role for performance monitoring. National Academy Press.
  • Jasmin, C., & Butler, R. N. (Eds.). (2012). Longevity and Quality of Life: Opportunities and Challenges. United States: Springer US.
  • Jasmin, C., Bez, G., & Levy, J. A. (Eds.). (2013). Cancer, AIDS, and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Springer US.
  • Joyce, C. R. B ., O'Boyle, C. A., & McGee, H. M. (Eds.). (1999). Individual Quality of Life: Approaches to Conceptualisation and Assessment. Netherlands: Harwood Academic Publishers.
  • Joyce, C. R. B., O’Boyle, Ciaran A., & McGee, Hannah. (1999). Individual quality of life: approaches to conceptualization and assessment. Hardwood Academic Publishers.
  • Kar, S. B. (2018). Empowerment of Women for Promoting Health and Quality of Life. United States: Oxford University Press.
  • Kasching, Heinz, Freeman, Hugh, & Sartorius, Norman. eds. (1997). Quality of life in mental disorders. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Keith, Kenneth D. & Shalock, Robert. (2000). Cross-cultural perspectives on quality of life. American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • King, C. R., & Hinds, P. S. (Eds.). (2011). Quality of Life: From Nursing and Patient Perspectives. United States: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • King, Cynthia R. & Hinds, Pamlea S. (1998). Quality of life from nursing and patient perspectives: theory, research, practice. Jones & Bartlett Publishers.
  • Kuhse, H. (1987). The sanctity-of-life doctrine in medicine: a critique. United Kingdom: Clarendon Press.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C., & Sirgy, M. J. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Lenderking, W. R. & Revicki, D. A. eds. (2006). Advancing Health Outcomes Research Methods and Clinical Applications. International Society for Quality of Life Research.
  • Lloyd, R. C. (2019). Quality Health Care: A Guide to Developing and Using Indicators. United States: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Maciel, E. S., & Sonati, J. G. (Eds.). (2015). Quality of Life and Public Health: Assessment and Intervention. United States: Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated.
  • Maggino, F. (2012). Quality of Life in Italy: Research and Reflections. Italy: Springer Netherlands.
  • Mayo, N. (Ed.). (2015). ISOQOL Dictionary of Quality of Life and Health Outcomes Measurement. United States: International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL).
  • McGhan, W. F. (1991). Principles of Pharmacoeconomics. United States: H. Whitney Books Company.
  • McPherson, A., Mullings, J., Cumbay, M., Ho, M. S., & Arbor, S. (Eds.). (2022). Health-Related Quality of Life: Measurement Tools, Predictors and Modifiers. United Kingdom: IntechOpen.
  • Meleis, A. I. (2001). Women's Work, Health, and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Mesbah, Mounir, Lee, Mein-Ling Ting, & Cole, Bernard F. (2002). Statistical methods for quality of life studies: design, measurements and analysis. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Michalos, A. (2003). Essays on the quality of life. Dordrecht, The Netherlands: Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Michalos, A. C., Huschka, D., & Møller, V. (Eds.). (2010). Barometers of Quality of Life Around the Globe: How Are We Doing?. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Connecting the Quality of Life Theory to Health, Well-being and Education: The Selected Works of Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Philosophical Foundations of Quality of Life: The Selected Works of Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mikkelsen, C. A., Martinez, J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of Quality of Life and Sustainability. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mollaoglu, M. (Ed.). (2017). Well-being and Quality of Life: Medical Perspective. Croatia: IntechOpen.
  • Mosteller, F., Falotico-Taylor, J. (1989). Quality of Life and Technology Assessment: Monograph of the Council on Health Care Technology. Ukraine: National Academy Press.
  • Murphy, J. W., & Arxer, S. L. (Eds.). (2017). Dimensions of Community-Based Projects in Health Care. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Murphy, P. A., & Williams, J. M. (1998). Assessment of Rehabilitative and Quality of Life Issues in Litigation. United Kingdom: CRC-Press.
  • Nordenfelt, L. Y. (Ed.). (2013). Concepts and Measurement of Quality of Life in Health Care. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Nordenfelt, Lennart. ed. (1994). Concepts and measurement of quality of life in health care. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Nordenfelt, L. (1993). Quality of Life, Health and Happiness. Netherlands: Avebury.
  • O'Connor, R. (2004). Measuring Quality of Life in Health. United Kingdom: Churchill Livingstone.
  • O'Connor, R. E. (1993). Issues in the Measurement of Health-related Quality of Life. Australia: National Centre for Health Program Evaluation.
  • Oliver, J. (Ed.). (1986). Quality of Life and Mental Health Services. United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Oliver, J. P. J., Priebe, S., & Kaiser, W. (Eds.). (1999). Quality of Life and Mental Health Care. United Kingdom: Wrightson Biomedical Pub..
  • Oliver, J. P. J. (1997). Quality of Life and Mental Health Services. Guinea: Routledge.
  • Orley, J., Kuyken, W. (1994). Quality of Life Assessment: International Perspectives: Proceedings of the Joint-Meeting Organized by the World Health Organization and the Fondation IPSEN in Paris, July 2 – 3, 1993. Germany: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
  • Pant, N. (2023). Spirituality, Mental Health and Quality of Life: Pathways in Indian Psychology. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Patrick, D. L., Erickson, P. (1993). Health Status and Health Policy: Quality of Life in Health Care Evaluation and Resource Allocation. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Phillips, D. (2006). Quality of Life: Concept, Policy and Practice. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Pizzi, L. T., Lofland, J. (2006). Economic Evaluation in U.S. Health Care: Principles and Applications. United States: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Pol, E., Fleury-Bahi, G., & Navarro, O. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Environmental Psychology and Quality of Life Research. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Preedy, V. R. (2012). Handbook of Disease Burdens and Quality of Life Measures. United States: Springer.
  • Rahtz, D., & Diener, E. (Eds.). (2012). Advances in Quality of Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Raphael, D. (Ed.). (2010). Health Promotion and Quality of Life in Canada: Essential Readings. Canada: Canadian Scholars.
  • Rapley, Mark. (2003). Quality of life research: a critical introduction. Sage Publications.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of life research: a critical introduction. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Rascati, K. (2020). Essentials of Pharmacoeconomics. Wolters Kluwer Health.
  • Renwick, Rebecca, Brown, Ivan, & Nagler, Mark. eds. (1996). Quality of life in health promotion and rehabilitation: conceptual approaches, issues, and applications. Sage Publications.
  • Ritsner, M. S., Kurs, R. (2017). Quality of Life Deficit in Mental Disorders: A Target for Therapy. United States: Springer.
  • Rojo-Pérez, F., & Fernández-Mayoralas, G. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of Active Ageing and Quality of Life: From Concepts to Applications. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Romney, D. M., Fry, P. S., & Brown, R. I. (Eds.). (2012). Improving the Quality of Life: Recommendations for People with and Without Disabilities. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rompay-Bartels, I., Rai, R., & Tripathi, S. (Eds.). (2021). Quality of Life: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. United States: CRC Press.
  • Ronen, G. M., & Rosenbaum, P. L. (Eds.). (2013). Life Quality Outcomes in Children and Young People with Neurological and Developmental Conditions: Concepts, Evidence and Practice. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Rosser, R. M., & Walker, S. R. (Eds.). (2012). Quality of Life Assessment: Key Issues in the 1990s. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rubin, E. R. (2001). What Determines Health and Quality of Life? Health as Good Economics : Fourth Trilateral Conference. United States: Association of Academic Health Centers.
  • Saldaña, J. R. (Ed.). (2015). Quality of Health Care: From Evidence to Implementation. United States: Nova Science Publishers, Incorporated.
  • Salek, Sam. (1999). Compendium of quality of life instruments. John Wiley & Sons.
  • Samli, A. C., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Schalock, R. L., Verdugo, M. Á. (2002). Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Shalock, Robert L. & Siperstein, Gary N. (1996). Quality of life: conceptualization and measurement. American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Shukla, K. (Ed.). (2022). The Conceptual frameworks on Quality of Life: A Go-to Handbook for Quality of Life research. Notion Press.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2020). Positive Balance: A Theory of Well-Being and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sixsmith, A., Vaarama, M., & Pieper, R. (Eds.). (2007). Care-Related Quality of Life in Old Age: Concepts, Models, and Empirical Findings. Germany: Springer New York.
  • Spilber, Bert. (1996). Quality of life and pharmaeconomics in clinical trials. Lippincott Williams & Wilkins.
  • Spilker, B. (Ed.). (1996). Quality of Life and Pharmacoeconomics in Clinical Trials. United Kingdom: Lippincott-Raven.
  • Staquet, Maurice J., Hays, Ron D., & Fayers, Peter M. (1998). Quality of life assessment in clinical trials: methods and practice. Oxford University Press.
  • Stevens, C., Holden, M., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2017). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases VII. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Stewart, S. L., Theall, L. A. (2020). Interrai Self-Reported Quality of Life: Child and Youth Mental Health (Qol-Chymh) Surveys and User's Manual. United States: interRAI.
  • Strauss, A. L. ed. (1975). Chronic illness and the quality of life. St. Louis: Mosby.
  • Strauss, A. L. (1984). Chronic Illness and the Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Mosby.
  • Streiner, D. L., Verster, J. C., & Pandi-Perumal, S. R. (Eds.). (2008). Sleep and Quality of Life in Clinical Medicine. Netherlands: Humana Press.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2015). Qualitative Studies in Quality of Life: Methodology and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2018). Quality of Life in Communities of Latin Countries. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Vaillant, G. E. (2008). Faith, hope, and joy: The neurobiology of positive emotions. New York: Morgan Road Books.
  • Velázquez, G., & Celemin, J. P. (Eds.). (2022). Inequities and Quality of Life in Argentina: Geography and Quality of Life in Argentina. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Ventegodt, S., Kandel, I., Merrick, J. (2005). Principles of Holistic Medicine: Philosophy Behind Quality of Life. United States: Trafford Publishing.
  • Ventegodt, S., Kandel, I., Merrick, J. (2005). Principles of Holistic Medicine: Quality of Life and Health. United States: Hippocrates Scientific Publications.
  • Vogel, J., Hagerty, M. R., & Møller, V. (Eds.). (2002). Assessing Quality of Life and Living Conditions to Guide National Policy: The State of the Art. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Vogenberg, F. R. (2001). Introduction to Applied Pharmacoeconomics. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill.
  • Walker, A., & Mollenkopf, H. (Eds.). (2007). Quality of Life in Old Age: International and Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Walker, S. R., & Rosser, R. M., eds. (1992). Quality of life assessment: key issues in the 1990s. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Walter, J. J., & Shannon, T. A., (Eds.). (1990). Quality of Life: The New Medical Dilemma. United States: Paulist Press.
  • Walters, S. J. (2009). Quality of Life Outcomes in Clinical Trials and Health-Care Evaluation: A Practical Guide to Analysis and Interpretation. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Whittington, R. (2008). Introduction to Health Economics Concepts - A Beginners Guide. United Kingdom: Greenflint Limited.
  • Williams, A. (2016). Sense of Place, Health and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • World Health Organization. (2001). The world health report 2001. Mental health: New understanding, new hope. Geneva: Author.
  • World Health Organization. (2013). The Economics of Social Determinants of Health and Health Inequalities: A Resource Book. Philippines: World Health Organization.
  • Zumbo, B. D. (Ed.). (2013). Advances in Quality of Life Research 2001. Germany: Springer Netherlands.

QOL and Gerontology

  • Abeles, Ronald P., Gift, Helen C., & Ory, Marcia G. (1994). Aging and quality of life. Springer Publishing Company.
  • Abeles, R. P. (1994). Aging and Quality of Life. Ukraine: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Abeles, R. P., Gift, H. C., Ory, M. G. (1994). Aging and Quality of Life. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Albert, S. M., Freedman, V. A. (2010). Public Health and Aging: Maximizing Function and Well-Being. Ukraine: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Albert, S. M., Logsdon, R. G. (2000). Assessing Quality of Life in Alzheimer's Disease. United States: Springer.
  • American Medical Association. (1974). Quality of Life: The later years. United States: Publishing Sciences Group.
  • American Medical Association. Quality of Life: The later years. (1974). United States: Publishing Sciences Group.
  • Anderson, R. E. (2013). Human Suffering and Quality of Life: Conceptualizing Stories and Statistics. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Bailey, Ajay, Hyde, & Martin. (2022). Care for Older Adults in India: Living Arrangements and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Policy Press.
  • Ballesteros, R. F. (Ed.). (2007). GeroPsychology: European Perspectives for an Aging World. Germany: MA.
  • Baltes, P. B., & Baltes, M. M. (Eds.). (1990). Successful aging: Perspectives from the behavioral sciences. New York: Cambridge University Press.
  • Barney, K. F., Perkinson, M. (2015). Occupational Therapy with Aging Adults: Promoting Quality of Life Through Collaborative Practice. United States: Elsevier Health Sciences.
  • Birren, James E., Lubben, James, Rowe, Janice, & Deutchman, Donna. (1991). Concept and measurement of quality of life in the frail elderly. Academic Press.
  • Boggatz, T. (2019). Quality of Life and Person-Centered Care for Older People. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bond, L. A., Cutler, S. J., & Grams, A. (Eds.). (1995). Promoting successful and productive aging. Tousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Bond, J., Corner, L. (2004). EBOOK: Quality of Life and Older People. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Bond, J., Corner, L. (2004). Quality of Life and Older People. United Kingdom: Open University Press.
  • Bowling, A. (2005). Ageing Well (Growing Older). United Kingdom: Open University Press.
  • Bowling, A. (2005). Ageing Well. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Brhel, S. (2005). Increasing the Quality of life for the Older Adult. United States: Brundage Publishing Company.
  • Brhel, S. (2005). Increasing the Quality of Life for the Older Adult: Geriatric Observable Activities for Longevity. Goals Seminars and Consultants.
  • Brown, I., Nagler, M., & Renwick, R. (Eds). (1996). Quality of Life in Health Promotion and Rehabilitation: Conceptual Approaches, Issues, and Applications. India: SAGE Publications.
  • Burns, A., Ames, D., & O'Brien, J. T. (Eds.). (2017). Dementia. United States: CRC Press.
  • Bury, M., Holme, A. (2002). Life After Ninety. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Carozza, L. S. (2015). Communication and Aging: Creative Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life. United States: Plural Publishing, Incorporated.
  • Clements, C. B. (1994). The Arts/fitness Quality of Life Activities Program: Creative Ideas for Working with Older Adults in Group Settings. United Kingdom: Health Professions Press.
  • Cohen-Mansfield, J., & Poon, L. W. (Eds.). (2011). Understanding Well-Being in the Oldest Old. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
  • Coke, M. M., Twaite, J. A. (1995). The Black Elderly: Satisfaction and Quality of Later Life. United Kingdom: Haworth Press.
  • Collins, J. H., Collins Ph D, J. H. (2010). The Person-Centered Way: Revolutionizing Quality of Life in Long-Term Care. CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform.
  • Connidis, I. A., Barnett, A. E. (2018). Family Ties and Aging. United States: SAGE Publications.
  • Coons, R. O. (1996). Geriatric Assessments in Health and Disease Including Life-Styles and Happiness Quality. (n.p.): ABBE Publishers Association of Washington, D.C..
  • Cooper, C., & Quick, J. C. (Eds.). (2017). The Handbook of Stress and Health: A Guide to Research and Practice. Germany: Wiley.
  • Deutchman, D. E., Birren, J. E., Lubben, J. E., & Rowe, J. C. (Eds.). (2014). The Concept and Measurement of Quality of Life in the Frail Elderly. United States: Elsevier Science.
  • Doblhammer, G., & Scholz, R. (Eds.). (2010). Ageing, Care Need and Quality of Life: The Perspective of Care Givers and People in Need of Care. Germany: Springer.
  • Ettema, D., Olsson, L. E., & Friman, M. (Eds.). (2018). Quality of Life and Daily Travel. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Evans, S. (2009). Community and Ageing: Maintaining Quality of Life in Housing with Care Settings. United Kingdom: Policy Press.
  • Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (2008). Active Aging: The Contribution of Psychology. Germany: Hogrefe Publishing.
  • Flores, C. M., Yee-Melichar, D., & Cabigao, E. P. (Eds.). (2014). Long-Term Care Administration and Management: Effective Practices and Quality Programs in Eldercare. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Friedman, M. I. (1997). Improving the Quality of Life: A Holistic Scientific Strategy. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Publishing.
  • Fritzsch, B., Rizzo, M., & Anderson, S. (Eds.). (2018). The Wiley Handbook on the Aging Mind and Brain. Germany: Wiley.
  • Fung, H. H., Chi, I., Woo, J. Li, L. W., & Cheng, S. (Eds.). (2015). Successful Aging: Asian Perspectives. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Fung, C. V., Lehmberg, L. J. (2016). Music for Life: Music Participation and Quality of Life of Senior Citizens. United States: Oxford University Press.
  • George, Linda K. & Bearon, Lucille B. Quality of life in older persons: meaning and measurement. Human Sciences Press.
  • George, L. K., Bearon, L. B. (1977). The Meaning and Measurement of Quality of Life in Older Persons: A Manual for Gerontological Researchers and Practitoners. United States: Duke University.
  • George, L. K., Bearon, L. B. (1980). Quality of Life in Older Persons: Meaning and Measurement. United Kingdom: Human Sciences Press.
  • Goodnight, L., Palczewski, C. H., Palczewski, C. (1988). The Complete Resource Handbook of Issues on Enhancing the Quality of Life for Aging Citizens: What Should the Federal Government Do to Enhance the Quality of Life for United States Citizens Over Age Sixty-five?. United States: National Textbook Company.
  • Hafstrom, J. L. (Ed.). (1986). Compendium of Quality of Life Research. United States: Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, School of Human Resources and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • Harel, Z. (2000). Linking Quality of Long-Term Care and Quality of Life. Ukraine: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Herr, Stanley S. & Weber, Germain. (1999). Aging, rights, and quality of life: prospects for older people with developmental disabilities. Paul H. Brooks Publishing Co.
  • Hickey, E., & Bourgeois, M. S. (Eds.). (2011). Dementia: From Diagnosis to Management - A Functional Approach. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Hikoyeda, N. N. (2000). The Role of Ethnicity in the Quality of Life of Institutionalized Japanese American Women and Their Families. United States: University of California, Los Angeles.
  • Htay, M. N. N., Bhattacharya, S., Sami, W., & Lin, Y. (Eds.). (2024). Active and Healthy Aging and Quality of Life: Interventions and Outlook for the Future. Frontiers Media SA.
  • Jasmin, C., & Butler, R. N. (Eds.). (2012). Longevity and Quality of Life: Opportunities and Challenges. United States: Springer US.
  • Joyce, C. R. B., O'Boyle, C. A., & McGee, H. M. (Eds.). (1999). Individual Quality of Life: Approaches to Conceptualisation and Assessment. Netherlands: Harwood Academic Publishers.
  • Kelly, G. M. A. (2007). Quality of Life Family Congruence in Nursing Homes. United States: University of Minnesota.
  • Komp, K., & Aartsen, M. (Eds.). (2013). Old Age In Europe: A Textbook of Gerontology. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Lassey, William R. & Lassey, Marie L. (2000). Quality of life for older people: an international perspective. Prentice-Hall.
  • Lassey, W. R., Lassey, M. L. (2001). Quality of Life for Older People: An International Perspective. United Kingdom: Prentice Hall.
  • Lauer, R. H. (1989). Social Problems and the Quality of Life. United States: W.C. Brown.
  • Lawton, M. P. (2000). Annual Review of Gerontology and Geriatrics, Volume 20, 2000: Focus on the End of Life: Scientific and Social Issues. Ukraine: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Lawton, M. P., Rubinstein, R. L. (2000). Interventions in Dementia Care: Toward Improving Quality of Life. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Leist, A. K., Nyqvist, F., & Kulmala, J. (Eds.). (2014). Health and Cognition in Old Age: From Biomedical and Life Course Factors to Policy and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Liu, S. (2019). Social Support Networks, Coping and Positive Aging Among the Community-Dwelling Elderly in Hong Kong. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Lohrmann, C., & Schüssler, S. (Eds.). (2017). Dementia in Nursing Homes. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Magai, C., & McFadden, S. H. (Eds.). (1996). Handbook of Emotion, Adult Development, and Aging. United States: Elsevier Science.
  • Murphy, K., & Kazer, M. W. (Eds.). (2015). Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Murphy, P. A., Williams, J. M. (1998). Assessment of Rehabilitative and Quality of Life Issues in Litigation. United Kingdom: CRC-Press.
  • Noelker, Linda S. & Harel, Zev. (2000). Linking quality of long-term care and quality of life. Springer Publishing Company.
  • Noelker, L. S., Harel, Z. (2001). Linking Quality of Long-Term Care and Quality of Life. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Norris, J. E. (1987). Issues of the Quality of Life in Aging. Canada: University of Guelph, Gerontology Research Centre.
  • O'Shea, E. (2002). Improving the Quality of Life of Elderly Persons in Situations of Dependency. France: Council of Europe.
  • Peace, S. M., Hall, J. F., Hamblin, G. R. (1979). The Quality of Life of the Elderly in Residential Care: A Feasibility Study of the Development of Survey Methods. United Kingdom: Polytechnic of North London, Department of Applied Social Studies, Survey Research Unit.
  • Phellas, C. (Ed.). (2012). Aging in European Societies: Healthy Aging in Europe. Germany: Springer.
  • Phillips, J. E., Ajrouch, K. J., Hillcoat-Nalletamby, S. (2010). Key Concepts in Social Gerontology. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Phillipson, C., & Dannefer, D. (Eds.). (2010). The SAGE Handbook of Social Gerontology. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Pol, E., Fleury-Bahi, G., & Navarro, O. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Environmental Psychology and Quality of Life Research. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Rahtz, D., & Diener, E. (Eds.). (2012). Advances in Quality of Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Ren, X. (2024). Older People and their Household-Related Life Satisfaction in Germany. United Kingdom: Cambridge Scholars Publishing.
  • Resnick, B., Roberto, K. A., & Gwyther, L. P. (Eds.). (2018). Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Resnick, B., Gwyther, L. P., Roberto, K. A. (2010). Resilience in Aging: Concepts, Research, and Outcomes. Ukraine: Springer New York.
  • Rodstein, M. (Ed.). (1980). Geriatrics: Improving the Quality of Life as Well as Prolonging it. United States: Committee on Medical Education and Publications, the Mount Sinai Hospital.
  • Rojo-Pérez, F., & Fernández-Mayoralas, G. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of Active Ageing and Quality of Life: From Concepts to Applications. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Salek, S. (Ed.). (1998). Compendium of Quality of Life Instruments. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Samanta, T. (Ed.). (2016). Cross-Cultural and Cross-Disciplinary Perspectives in Social Gerontology. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Schalock, R. L., Verdugo, M. Á. (2002). Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Schokkaert, E., Vandenbulcke, M., & Dröes, R.(Eds.). (2022). Dementia and Society. Cambridge University Press.
  • Schulz, J. H., Hendricks, J., George, L. K., Binstock, R. H., & Cutler, S. J. (Eds.). (2011). Handbook of Aging and the Social Sciences. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Shankardass, M. K. (Ed.). (2021). Older Women and Well-Being: A Global Perspective. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Shek, D. T. L., Lee, P. S. N., & Chan, Y. K. (Eds.). (2005). Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Simpson, G. M., Vakalahi, H. F. O., & Giunta, N. (Eds.). (2014). The Collective Spirit of Aging Across Cultures. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sixsmith, A., & Gutman, G. (Eds.). (2013). Technologies for Active Aging. Netherlands: Springer US.
  • Sixsmith, A., Vaarama, M., & Pieper, R. (Eds.). (2007). Care-Related Quality of Life in Old Age: Concepts, Models, and Empirical Findings. Germany: Springer New York.
  • Sloboda, B. W., Putcha, C., Rana, S. (2019). Interacting Factors Between Physical Health, Mental Health, and a Long Quality Life. United States: Balboa Press.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2017). Quality of Life in Communities of Latin Countries. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Vaillant, G. E. (2003). Aging well: Surprising guideposts to a happier life from the landmark Harvard study of adult development. New York: Little, Brown.
  • Volicer, L., & Bloom-Charette, L. (Eds.). (2013). Enhancing the Quality of Life in Advanced Dementia. United States: Taylor & Francis.
  • Walker, A. (Ed.). (2005). Understanding Quality of Life in Old Age. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Companies,Incorporated.
  • Walker, A., & Hennessy, C. H. (Eds.). (2004). EBOOK: Growing Older: Quality of Life in Old Age. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Walker, A., & Hennessy, C. H. (Eds.). (2004). Growing Older: Quality of Life in Old Age. United Kingdom: Open University Press.
  • Walker, A., & Mollenkopf, H. (Eds.). (2007). Quality of Life in Old Age: International and Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Walker, Alan. (2004). Quality of life in old age. Open University Press.
  • Walker, A. (2004). EBOOK: Growing Older in Europe. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Weber, G., & Herr, S. S. (Eds.). (1999). Aging, Rights, and Quality of Life: Prospects for Older People with Developmental Disabilities. United Kingdom: Paul H. Brookes Publishing.
  • Webster, N. J., Stimson, R. J., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Quality of Life Research: Place and Space Perspectives. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Wu, J. (Ed.). (2016). Improving the Quality of Life for Dementia Patients Through Progressive Detection, Treatment, and Care. United States: IGI Global.

QOL and Management/Organizational Psychology

  • Ackoff, R. L. (1994). The democratic corporation: a radical prescription for recreating corporate America and rediscovering success. Oxford University Press.
  • Alves, H., & Vázquez, J. L. (Eds.). (2013). Best Practices in Marketing and Their Impact on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Antoniou, A. G., & Cooper, C. L. (Eds.). (2011). New Directions in Organizational Psychology and Behavioral Medicine. United Kingdom: Gower.
  • Bakker, A. B., Gander, F., Tay, L., & Ruch, W. (Eds.). (2022). Handbook of Positive Psychology Assessment. Germany: Hogrefe Publishing GmbH.
  • Bianco, A., Gnaldi, M., & Conigliaro, P. (Eds.). (2019). Italian Studies on Quality of Life. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Biswas-Diener, R., & Dean, B. (2007). Positive psychology coaching: Putting the science of happiness to work for your clients. Hoboken, NJ: Wiley.
  • Boas, A. A. V. (Ed.). (2017). Quality of Life and Quality of Working Life. Croatia: IntechOpen.
  • Bolton, S. (2004). Emotion management in the workplace. London: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Buckingham, M., & Clifton, D. O. (2001). Now, discover your strengths: How to devolp your talents and those of the people you manage. London: Simon & Schuster.
  • Budruk, M., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2010). Quality-of-Life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Cameron, K. (2008). Positive leadership. San Francisco: Berrett-Koehler.
  • Cameron, K. S., Dutton, J. E., & Quinn, R. E., eds. (2003). Positive organizational scholarship: Foundations of a new discipline. San Francisco: Barrett-Koehler.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campón-Cerro, A. M., Folgado-Fernández, J. A., & Hernández-Mogollón, J. M. (Eds.). (2018). Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management: A Quality of Life Perspective. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Chen, C., & Donaldson, S. I. (Eds.). (2021). Positive Organizational Psychology Interventions: Design and Evaluation. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Chowdari, V. N. D. (2023). Moderation of Organizational Stress and Work Quality of Life the Case of Public Sector Corporation Visakhapatnam. (n.p.): Independent Author.
  • Christian, D. (Ed.). (2020). Work and Rest: A Topic for Work and Organizational Psychology: A Special Issue of the European Journal of Work and Organizational Psychology. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Cooper, C. (Ed.). (2018). Current Issues in Work and Organizational Psychology. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Cooper, C. L., & Cartwright, S. (Eds.). (2009). The Oxford Handbook of Organizational Well-being. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2003). Good buisness: Leadership, flow, and the making of meaning. New York: Viking Penguin.
  • Davis, E. & Cherns, A. B., eds. (1975). The quality of working life. Free Press.
  • Davis, L.E. & Cherns, R.L. (Eds). (1975). The quality of working life: Problems, prospects, and the state of the art: volume I. New York: Free Press.
  • Dutton, J. E., & Ragins, B. R. (Eds.). (2007). Exploring positive relationships at work: Building a theoretical and research foundation. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates, Publishers.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Estes, R. J. (Ed.). (2007). Advancing Quality of Life in a Turbulent World. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Fineman, S. (2003). Understanding emotion at work. London: Sage.
  • Fraccaroli, F., Sverke, M., & Chmiel, N. (Eds.). (2017). An Introduction to Work and Organizational Psychology: An International Perspective. Germany: Wiley.
  • Frisch, M. B. (2005). Quality of Life Therapy: Applying a Life Satisfaction Approach to Positive Psychology and Cognitive Therapy. Germany: Wiley.
  • Gallie, D. (2007). Employment regimes and quality of work. Oxford, UK: Oxford University Press.
  • Gardner, H., Csikszentmihalyi, M., & Damon, W. (2001). Good work: When excellence and ethics meet. New York: Basic Books.
  • Geller, E. S. (2016). Applied Psychology: Actively Caring for People. United States: Cambridge University Press.
  • Giacalone, R. A., & Jurkiewicz, C. L. (Eds.). (2002). Handbook of workplace spirituality. Armonk, NY: Sharpe.
  • Giacalone, R. A., Jurkiewicz, C., & Dunn, C. (Eds.). (2005). Positive psychology in buisness ethics and corporate social responsibility. Greenwich, CT: Information Age.
  • Gorman, C. A., Sirgy, M. J., & Reilly, N. P. (Eds.). (2012). Work and Quality of Life: Ethical Practices in Organizations. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Hackman, J. R. , & Suttle, J. L. , eds. (1977). Improving life at work: behavioral science approaches to organizational change. Goodyear Publishing Co.
  • Hosie, P., Sevastos, P., & Cooper, C. (2006). Happy-performing managers: The impact of affective wellbeing and intrinsic job satisfaction in the workplace. Northampton, MA US: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Jain, A., Leka, S., Zwetsloot, G. I. (2019). Managing Health, Safety and Well-Being: Ethics, Responsibility and Sustainability. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Jex, S. M., Britt, T. W. (2008). Organizational Psychology: A Scientist-Practitioner Approach. Germany: Wiley.
  • Kahneman, D., Diener, E., & Schwarz, N. (Eds.). (1999). Well-Being: Foundations of Hedonic Psychology. United States: Russell Sage Foundation.
  • Kaplan, R. E. (1999). Internalizing strengths: An overlooked way of overcoming weaknesses in managers. Greensboro, NC: Center for Creative Leadership.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Laszlo, C. (2008). Sustainable value: How the world's leading companies are doing well by doing good. Sheffield, UK: Greenleaf.
  • Linley, P. A., Harrington, S., & Garcea, N. (eds.) (2010). Oxford handbook of positive psychology and work. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Maggino, F. (Ed.). (2017). Complexity in Society: From Indicators Construction to Their Synthesis. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2013). Essays on the Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). How Good Policies and Business Ethics Enhance Good Quality of Life: The Selected Works of Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michel, A., By, R. T., & Oreg, S. (Eds.). (2013). The Psychology of Organizational Change: Viewing Change from the Employee’s Perspective. United States: Cambridge University Press.
  • Miller, R. B. (Ed.). (1977). Participative Management, Quality of Worklife, and Job Enrichment. United States: Noyes Data Corporation.
  • Mohezar, S., Jaafar, N. I., Akbar, W. (2021). Achieving Quality of Life at Work: Transforming Spaces to Improve Well-Being. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Nelson, D., & Cooper, C. L. (Eds.). (2007). Positive organizational behavior: Accentuating the positive at work. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage.
  • Nippert-Eng, E. C. (1996). Home and work: Negotiating boundaries through everyday life. Chicago: University of Chicago Press.
  • Peruniak, G. (2010). A Quality of Life Approach to Career Development. Canada: University of Toronto Press.
  • Peyton, P. R. (2003). Dignity at work: Eliminate bullying and create a positive work environment. London: Routledge.
  • Pol, E., Fleury-Bahi, G., Navarro, O. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Environmental Psychology and Quality of Life Research. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Prilleltensky, I., & Prilleltensky, O. (2006). Promoting well-being: Linking personal, organizational, and community change. Hoboken, NJ US: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
  • Pryce-Jones, J. (2010). Happiness at work: maximizing your psychological capital for success. Malden, MA: Wiley-Blackwell.
  • Quinn, R., DeGraff, J., Thakor, A., & Cameron, K. (2006). Competing values leadership: Creating value in organizations. Northampton, MA: Edward Elgar.
  • Rahtz, D., Lee, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2010). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of Life Research: A Critical Introduction. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Rompay-Bartels, I., Rai, R., & Tripathi, S. (Eds.). (2021). Quality of Life: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. United States: CRC Press.
  • Rossi, A. M., Meurs, J. A., & Perrewé, P. L. (Eds.). (2015). Stress and Quality of Working Life: Interpersonal and Occupation-Based Stress. United States: Information Age Publishing.
  • Rossi, A. M., Quick, J. C., & Perrewe, P. L. (Eds.). (2009). Stress and Quality of Working Life: The Positive and the Negative. Ukraine: Information Age Pub..
  • Rothmann, I., Rothmann, S., Cooper, C. L. (2015). Work and Organizational Psychology. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Roush, D. W. (1989). Exploring Institutional Quality of Life: A Study of the Relationship Between Conditions of Confinement and Residents Perceptions of Well-being. United States: Michigan State University. School of Criminal Justice.
  • Samli, A. C., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sciences, S. B. &. H. (2022). Key Topics in Work and Organizational Psychology. Germany: Springer Nature Switzerland.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2022). The Balanced Life: Using Strategies from Behavioral Science to Enhance Wellbeing. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2020). Positive Balance: A Theory of Well-Being and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2023). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: A Guide for Community Indicators Projects. (n.p.): Springer International Publishing.
  • Spector, P. (1997). Job satisfaction: applications, assessment, causes, and consequences. Thousand Oaks, CA: Sage Publications.
  • Stjernberg, T. (1977). Organizational change and quality of life : individual and organizational perspectives on democratization of work in an insurance company. Stockholm: Economic Research Inst. at the Stockholm School of Economics.
  • Stoffregen, M., Below, S., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2004). Challenges for Quality of Life in the Contemporary World: Advances in Quality-of-life Studies, Theory and Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Stride, C., Wall, T., & Catley, N. (2007). Measures of job satisfaction, organisational commitment, mental health and job-related well-being: A benchmarking manual (2nd Ed.). New York, NY US: John Wiley & Sons Ltd.
  • Suttle, J. L., & Hackman, J. R. (Eds.). (1977). Improving Life at Work: Behavioral Science Approaches to Organizational Change. United States: Goodyear Publishing Company.
  • Talmage, C., Kraeger, P., & Cloutier, S. (Eds.). (2017). New Dimensions in Community Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2015). Qualitative Studies in Quality of Life: Methodology and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • van der Lippe, T., den Dulk, L. (2011). Quality of Life and Work in Europe: Theory, Practice and Policy. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
  • Wagner, R., & Harter, J. K. (2006). 12: The elements of great managing. New York: Gallup Press.
  • Warr, P. (2007). Work, happiness, and unhappiness. Mahwah, NJ: Lawrence Erlbaum.
  • Weinberg, A., Sutherland, V., Cooper, C., Sutherland, D. V. J. (2010). Organizational Stress Management: A Strategic Approach. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Weiner, I. B., Schmitt, N. W., Highhouse, S. (2012). Handbook of Psychology, Industrial and Organizational Psychology. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Whitelegg, J. (2013). Quality of Life and Public Management: Redefining Development in the Local Environment. United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Wilkes, M. W. (1992). "Quality of life" in Management & Marketing: eine Idee. Germany: Marketing Journal.
  • Wolff, C. J., Thierry, H., & Drenth, P. J. D. (Eds.). (1998). Handbook of Work and Organizational Psychology. United Kingdom: Psychology Press.
  • Wu, J., & Connerley, M. L. (Eds.). (2015). Handbook on Well-Being of Working Women. Germany: Springer Netherlands.

QOL and Marketing/Consumer Economics

  • Aivazian, S. A. (2016). Quality of Life and Living Standards Analysis: An Econometric Approach. Germany: De Gruyter.
  • Alves, H., & Vázquez, J. L. (Eds.). (2013). Best Practices in Marketing and Their Impact on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Alves, H., Park, J., Leitão, J., & Krueger, N. (Eds.). (2018). Entrepreneurial, Innovative and Sustainable Ecosystems: Best Practices and Implications for Quality of Life. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Baker, H. K., Ricciardi, V. (2014). Investor Behavior: The Psychology of Financial Planning and Investing. United States: Wiley.
  • Banahan, B. F. (2020). Marketing to Pharmacists: Understanding Their Role and Influence. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Brazier, J., Ratcliffe, J., Saloman, J., Tsuchiya, A. (2017). Measuring and Valuing Health Benefits for Economic Evaluation. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Brough, S. (2024). GRASPED Aging and Gerontology: Vol. 8 Digital Marketing Strategies for an Older Demographic. GRASPED Digital.
  • Bruni, L., & Porta, P. L. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Happiness and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated.
  • Buheji, M., Ahmed, D. (2020). ‘Behavioural Economics’: Re-Shaping the Quality of Life. United Kingdom: AuthorHouse UK.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campón-Cerro, A. M., Folgado-Fernández, J. A., & Hernández-Mogollón, J. M. (Eds.). (2018). Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management: A Quality of Life Perspective. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Clewett, R. L., & Olson, J. C. (1974). Social indicators and marketing. Chicago, IL: American Marketing Association.
  • Consumers International (Foundation). (2003). Consumer Protection and Quality of Life in Africa: 2002 Annual Report. Zimbabwe: Consumers International Office for Africa.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Assessing Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Dutt, A. K., & Radcliff, B. (Eds.). (2009). Happiness, Economics and Politics: Towards a Multi-Disciplinary Approach. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated.
  • Fisk, G. (1978). Marketing and the "quality of Life". United States: Management Research Center, School of Management, Syracuse University.
  • Frentz, F. (2020). The Pursuit of Food Well-Being: The Mechanisms Behind Consumers’ Food Well-Being, and Their Relevance for Food Retailing and Marketing. Germany: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden.
  • Frey, B. S., Stutzer, A. (2010). Happiness and Economics: How the Economy and Institutions Affect Human Well-Being. United Kingdom: Princeton University Press.
  • Fu, G., Han, H., Jiang, Q., & Akram, U. (Eds.). (2023). Consumer Mental Health and Wellbeing: Socially Responsible Consumption Patterns. Frontiers Media SA.
  • Galan-Ladero, M. M., & Rivera, R. G. (Eds.). (2021). Applied Social Marketing and Quality of Life: Case Studies from an International Perspective. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Goldsmith, E. B. (2016). Consumer Economics: Issues and Behaviors. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Goodwin, N., Harris, J. M., Nelson, J. A., Roach, B., Torras, M. (2015). Macroeconomics in Context. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Goodwin, N., Harris, J. M., Rajkarnikar, P. J., Roach, B., Thornton, T. B. (2020). Essentials of Economics in Context. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Gottlieb, B. H., Underwood, L. G., & Cohen, S. (Eds.). (2000). Social Support Measurement and Intervention: A Guide for Health and Social Scientists. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Hafstrom, J. L. (Ed.). (1986). Compendium of Quality of Life Research. United States: Illinois Agricultural Experiment Station, College of Agriculture, School of Human Resources and Family Studies, University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
  • Henderson, H., Lickerman, J., Flynn, P. (2000). Calvert-Henderson Quality of Life Indicators. United States: Calvert Group.
  • Jackson, T. (2013). Material Concerns: Pollution, Profit and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Jackson, T. (2016). Prosperity Without Growth: Foundations for the Economy of Tomorrow. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Kasser, T. (2002). The high price of materialism. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Kaynak, E., Iyer, G. R., Masters, L. A. (2014). Marketing Challenges in Transition Economies of Europe, Baltic States and the CIS. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Kinnear, T. C. (Ed.). (1984). Journal of Public Policy and Marketing. United States: The Division.
  • Kotler, P., Roberto, N., Lee, N. R. (2002). Social Marketing: Improving the Quality of Life. India: SAGE Publications.
  • Kuźniarska, A., Mania, K., & Jedynak, M. (Eds.). (2023). Organizing Sustainable Development. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Lebergott, S. (1993). Pursuing Happiness: American Consumers in the Twentieth Century. Princeton, NJ: Princeton University Press.
  • Levett, R. (2003). A Better Choice of Choice: Quality of Life, Consumption and Economic Growth. United Kingdom: Fabian Society.
  • Magrabi, F. (1991). The Economics of Household Consumption. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michelangeli, A. (Ed.). (2015). Quality of Life in Cities: Equity, Sustainable Development and Happiness from a Policy Perspective. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Mick, D. G. (Ed.). (2012). Transformative Consumer Research for Personal and Collective Well-being. United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Moschis, G. P. (2022). Marketing to the Aging Population: Strategies and Tools for Companies in Various Industries. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Murphy, P. A., Williams, J. M. (1998). Assessment of Rehabilitative and Quality of Life Issues in Litigation. United Kingdom: CRC-Press.
  • Nevarez, L. (2011). Pursuing Quality of Life: From the Affluent Society to the Consumer Society. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • OECD. How's Life? 2020: Measuring Well-being. (2020). France: OECD Publishing.
  • Oishi, S. (2012). The Psychological Wealth of Nations: Do Happy People Make a Happy Society?. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Oliver, Richard L. (2010). Satisfaction: A behavioral perspective on the consumer. 2nd edition. M. E. Publishers.
  • Pechmann, C., Mick, D. G., Ozanne, J. L., & Pettigrew, S. (Eds.). (2012). Transformative Consumer Research for Personal and Collective Well-Being. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Phillips, D. (2006). Quality of Life: Concept, Policy and Practice. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Propper, C., Godfrey, C., & Baldwin, S. (Eds.). (2002). Quality of Life: Perspectives and Policies. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of Life Research: A Critical Introduction. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Reinsdorf, M. B. (2020). Measuring Economic Welfare: What and How?. United States: INTERNATIONAL MONETARY FUND.
  • Reynolds, F. D., & Barksdale, H. C. (1978). Marketing and the quality of life. Chicago, IL: American Marketing Association.
  • Reynolds, F. D., & Barksdale, H. C. (Eds.). (1978). Marketing and the Quality of Life. United States: American Marketing Association.
  • Samli, A. C. (Ed.). (1987). Marketing and the Quality-of-Life Interface. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Samli, A. C., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (1995). New Dimensions in Marketing/Quality-of-Life Research. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Samli, A. C., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Samli, A. C. (1992). Social Responsibility in Marketing: A Proactive and Profitable Marketing Management Strategy. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Samli, A. C. (1993). Counterturbulence Marketing: A Proactive Strategy for Volatile Economic Times. United Kingdom: Bloomsbury Academic.
  • Samli, A. C. (2010). Infrastructuring: The Key to Achieving Economic Growth, Productivity, and Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer New York.
  • Seyfang, G. (2008). The New Economics of Sustainable Consumption: Seeds of Change. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
  • Shek, D. T. L., Lee, P. S. N., & Chan, Y. K. (Eds.). (2005). Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Shultz, C. J. II, Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2022). Community, Economy and COVID-19: Lessons from Multi-Country Analyses of a Global Pandemic. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2002). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2014). Handbook of Quality-Of-Life Research. Netherlands: Springer.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2022). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: A Guide for Community Indicators Projects. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Rahtz, D. (2006). Strategic Marketing Communications: A Systems Approach to IMC. United States: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing.
  • Stone, A. A., & Mackie, C. (Eds.). (2013). Subjective Well-Being: Measuring Happiness, Suffering, and Other Dimensions of Experience. United States: National Academies Press.
  • Swain, D., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2006). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases II. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Tsai, M., & Iwai, N. (Eds.). (2019). Quality of Life in Japan: Contemporary Perspectives on Happiness. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • United Nations. Economic Commission for Europe. (1980). Urban Renewal and the Quality of Life. United States: UN.
  • Wilkes, M. W. (1992). "Quality of life" in Management & Marketing: eine Idee. Germany: Marketing Journal.
  • Wymer, W. (Ed.). (2015). Innovations in Social Marketing and Public Health Communication: Improving the Quality of Life for Individuals and Communities. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Xiao, J. J. (2015). Consumer Economic Wellbeing. United States: Springer.

QOL and Technology

  • Amichai-Hamburger, Y. (Ed.). (2009). Technology and Psychological Well-being. Cambridge University Press.
  • Boccato, C., Vienken, J., & Cerutti, S. (Eds.). (2022). Medical Devices: Improving Health Care Through a Multidisciplinary Approach. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Chen, S. C. (2012). Clinics: Dermatology: Quality of Life Issues in Dermatology, an Issue of Dermatologic Clinics. United States: Elsevier - Health Sciences Division.
  • Cole, B. F., Lee, M. T., & Mesbah, M. (Eds.). (2013). Statistical Methods for Quality of Life Studies: Design, Measurements and Analysis. Netherlands: Springer US.
  • Congress of the U.S., Office of Technology Assessment. (1982). Strategies for Medical Technology Assessment. United States: Congress of the U.S., Office of Technology Assessment.
  • Falotico-Taylor, J., Mosteller, F. (1989). Quality of Life and Technology Assessment. United Kingdom: National Academies Press.
  • Fayers, P. M., Machin, D. (2013). Quality of Life: The Assessment, Analysis and Interpretation of Patient-reported Outcomes. Germany: Wiley.
  • Fincham, J. E. (2011). Health Policy and Ethics. United Kingdom: Pharmaceutical Press.
  • Girardin, F. R., Durand-Zaleski, I., Cohen, K., & Schwenkglenks, M. (Eds.). (2023). Pharmacoeconomics in the area of health technology assessment and outcomes research to prioritize resource use, innovation and investment. Frontiers Media SA.
  • Glaser, E. M., Greenberg, P. D. (1979). Quality of Worklife Programs: A Preliminary Technology Assessment. United States: Human Interaction Research Institute.
  • Goodman, C. (1988). Medical Technology Assessment Directory: A Pilot Reference to Organizations, Assessments, and Information Resources. United Kingdom: National Academies Press.
  • Grunwald, A. (2018). Technology Assessment in Practice and Theory. United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Halabi, S., & Kelly, W. K. (Eds.). (2018). Oncology Clinical Trials: Successful Design, Conduct, and Analysis. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Harter, J. K., Hayes, T. L., & Schmidt, F. L. (2004). Meta-analytic predictive validity of Gallup Selection Research Instruments [technical report]. Omaha, NE: The Gallup Organization.
  • Hopkins, MA, MBA, PhD, R. B., Goeree, MA, R. (2015). Health Technology Assessment: Using Biostatistics to Break the Barriers of Adopting New Medicines. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Inglehart, M. R., & Bagramian, R. (Eds.). (2002). Oral Health-related Quality of Life. Brazil: Quintessence Pub..
  • Jacoby, A., & Baker, G. A. (Eds.). (2013). Quality of Life in Epilepsy: Beyond Seizure Counts in Assessment and Treatment. Netherlands: Taylor & Francis.
  • Llewellyn, C. D., McManus, C., & Ayers, C. (Eds.). (2019). Cambridge Handbook of Psychology, Health and Medicine. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
  • Maciel, E. S., & Sonati, J. G. (Eds.). (2015). Quality of Life and Public Health: Assessment and Intervention. United States: Nova Publishers.
  • Markley, O. W., Bagley, M. D. (1975). Minimum Standards for Quality of Life. United States: Office of Research and Development, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Mosteller, F. and Falotico-Taylor, J. (Eds.). (1989). Quality of life and technology assessment. National Academy Press.
  • Mosteller, F., Falotico-Taylor, J. (1989). Quality of Life and Technology Assessment: Monograph of the Council on Health Care Technology. Ukraine: National Academy Press.
  • Murphy, K. (2015). Nursing Case Studies on Improving Health-Related Quality of Life in Older Adults. United States: Springer Publishing Company.
  • Rompay-Bartels, I., Rai, R., & Tripathi, S. (Eds.). (2021). Quality of Life: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. United States: CRC Press.
  • Schalock, R. L., Verdugo, M. Á. (2002). Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Schulz, R. (Ed.). (2012). Quality of Life Technology Handbook. United States: CRC Press.
  • Sixsmith, A., & Gutman, G. (Eds.). (2013). Technologies for Active Aging. Netherlands: Springer US.
  • Stevens, A., Brazier, J., Abrams, K., Fitzpatrick, R., & Lilford, R. (Eds). (2001). The Advanced Handbook of Methods in Evidence Based Healthcare. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Subudhi, C., & Padmanaban, S. (Eds). (2019). Psycho-Social Perspectives on Mental Health and Well-Being. United States: IGI Global.
  • U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research. (1994). Health Technology Assessment. United States: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Agency for Health Care Policy and Research.
  • Velasco Garrido, M. (2008). Health Technology Assessment and Health Policy-making in Europe: Current Status, Challenges, and Potential. Philippines: World Health Organization.
  • Wac, K., & Wulfovich, S. (Eds.). (2022). Quantifying Quality of Life: Incorporating Daily Life Into Medicine. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Walters, S. J. (2009). Quality of Life Outcomes in Clinical Trials and Health-Care Evaluation: A Practical Guide to Analysis and Interpretation. United Kingdom: Wiley.
  • Webster, A. (Ed.). (2006). New Technologies in Health Care: Challenge, Change and Innovation. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.

QOL and Media Studies/Communications

  • Alves, H., & Vázquez, J. L. (Eds.). (2013). Best Practices in Marketing and Their Impact on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Anderson, B., Gershuny, J., Brynin, M., & Raban, Y. (Eds.). (2007). Information and Communications Technologies in Society: E-Living in a Digital Europe. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Anderson, R. E. (Ed.). (2015). World Suffering and Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Cole, B. F., Lee, M. L., & Mesbah, M. (Eds.). (2013).Statistical Methods for Quality of Life Studies: Design, Measurements and Analysis.  Netherlands: Springer US.
  • Davey, G., & Selin, H. (Eds.). (2012). Happiness Across Cultures: Views of Happiness and Quality of Life in Non-Western Cultures. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • el-Aswad, e. (2021). Countering Islamophobia in North America: A Quality-of-Life Approach. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Galan-Ladero, M. M., & Rivera, R. G. (Eds.). (2021). Applied Social Marketing and Quality of Life: Case Studies from an International Perspective. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Holland, A., & Worrall, L. (Eds.). (2003). Quality of Life in Aphasia. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis Group.
  • Kasser, T. (2002). The high price of materialism. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Kubey, R, & Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Television and the quality of life: how viewing shapes everyday experience. Lawrence Erlbaum Associates Publishers.
  • Kubey, R., Csikszentmihalyi, M. (2013). Television and the Quality of Life: How Viewing Shapes Everyday Experience. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Myridis, N. E. (Ed.). (2022). Poverty and Quality of Life in the Digital Era: Interdisciplinary Discussions and Solutions. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Oman, S. (2021). Understanding Well-being Data: Improving Social and Cultural Policy, Practice and Research. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing AG.
  • Rahtz, D., Sirgy, M. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2013). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases VI. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of Life Research: A Critical Introduction. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Rapp, B., & Jackson, P. (Eds.). (2012). Organisation and Work Beyond 2000. Germany: Physica-Verlag HD.
  • Rosenfeld, R. M. (2003). Evidence-based Otitis Media. United Kingdom: BC Decker.
  • Shek, D. T. L., Lee, P. S. N., & Chan, Y. K. (Eds). (2005).Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts. Netherlands: Springer.
  • Sin, T. (2013). The Quality of Life in Korea: Comparative and Dynamic Perspectives. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Rahtz, D. (2006). Strategic Marketing Communications: A Systems Approach to IMC. United States: CENGAGE Learning Custom Publishing.
  • Webster, N. J., Stimson, R. J., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Quality of Life Research: Place and Space Perspectives. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Wymer, W. (Ed.). (2015). Innovations in Social Marketing and Public Health Communication: Improving the Quality of Life for Individuals and Communities. Germany: Springer International Publishing.

QOL and Sociology/Social Indicators/Social Monitoring/Social Measurement/Developmental Economics

  • Abbott, P., Wallace, C., Sapsford, R. (2016). The Decent Society: Planning for Social Quality. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Aivazian, S. A. (2016). Quality of Life and Living Standards Analysis: An Econometric Approach. Germany: De Gruyter.
  • Alexandrova, A. (2017). A Philosophy for the Science of Well-Being. United States: Oxford University Press.
  • Alkire, S. (2015). Well-being, Happiness, and Public Policy. Germany: Centre for Bhutan Studies & GNH Research.
  • Alves, H., & Vázquez, J. L. (Eds.). (2013). Best Practices in Marketing and Their Impact on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Anderson, R. E. (Ed.). (2015). World Suffering and Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Anderson, R. E. (2013). Human Suffering and Quality of Life: Conceptualizing Stories and Statistics. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Andrews, F. M. (Ed.). (1980). The Quality of Life: Comparative Studies. United Kingdom: Sage Publications.
  • Andrews, F. M. (Ed.). (1986). Research on the Quality of Life. United States: Survey Research Center, Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.
  • Andrews, F. M. ed. (1986). Research on the quality of life. Ann Arbor, MI: Institute for Social Research, University of Michigan.
  • Andrews, F. M., & Withey, S. B. (1976). Social indicators of well-being: Americans’ perceptions of life quality. New York: Plenum.
  • Andrews, F. M., Withey, S. B. (2012). Social Indicators of Well-Being: Americans' Perceptions of Life Quality. United States: Springer US.
  • Argyle, M. (2013). The Psychology of Happiness. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Autrata, O., Scheu, B. (2023). Subjective Quality of Life and Social Work: Social Widerspiegelung as a Basis. Germany: Springer Fachmedien, Imprint: Springer VS.
  • Bartelmus, P. (2002). Unveiling wealth: on money, quality of life, and sustainability. Kluwer Academic Publishers.
  • Bauer, R. A. (1966). Social indicators. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Beck, W. (Ed.). (2001). Social Quality:A Vision for Europe. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Beck, W., van der Maesen, L. and Walker, A. (1997). The social quality of Europe. The Hague: Kluwer Law International.
  • Beck, W., van der Maesen, L., Thomese, G. and Walker, A. (2001). Social quality: A vison for Europe. The Hague: Kluwer Law International.
  • Ben-Arieh, A., & Frønes, I. (Eds.). (2010). Indicators of Children's Well-Being: Theory and Practice in a Multi-Cultural Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Ben-Arieh, A., & Goerge, R. M. (Eds.) (2006). Indicators of children's well-being. Springer Publishers.
  • Ben-Arieh, A., Kaufman, N. H., Andrews, A. B., George, R. M., Aber, L. J. (2013). Measuring and Monitoring Children’s Well-Being. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Bericat, E., & Jiménez-Rodrigo, M. J. (Eds.). (2019). The Quality of European Societies: A Compilation of Composite Indicators. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bertmann, I. (2017). Taking Well‐Being and Quality of Life for Granted? An Empirical Study on Social Protection and Disability in South Africa. Germany: Springer Fachmedien Wiesbaden.
  • Bianco, A., Gnaldi, M., & Conigliaro, P. (Eds.). (2019). Italian Studies on Quality of Life. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bloom, D. E., Craig, P. H., Malaney, P. N. (2001). The quality of life in rural Asia. Hong Kong: Oxford University Press.
  • Boas, A. A. V. (Ed.). (2017). Quality of Life and Quality of Working Life. Croatia: IntechOpen.
  • Boelhouwer, J. (2010). Wellbeing in the Netherlands: The SCP Life Situation Index Since 1974. Netherlands: Netherlands Institute for Social Research.
  • Bowling, A. (2005). Ageing Well. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Bruni, L., & Porta, P. L. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Research Methods and Applications in Happiness and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated.
  • Bryman, A. (2003). Quantity and Quality in Social Research. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Budruk, M., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2010). Quality-of-Life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campbell, A. (1981) The sense of well-being in America: Recent patterns and trends. New York: McGraw-Hill.
  • Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., & Rodgers, W. L. (1976). The quality of American Life. New York: Russell Sage.
  • Campbell, A., Converse, P. E., Rodgers, W. L. (1976). The quality of American life : perceptions, evaluations, and satisfactions. New York: Russell Sage Foundation.
  • Cantril, H. (1965). The pattern of human concern. New Brunswick, NJ: Rutgers University Press.
  • Carley, M. (1981). Social measurement and social indicators: issues of policy and theory. George Allen & Unwin.
  • Cashman, O., & Twaite, J. (2009). Toxic wealth: How the culture of affluence can harm us and our children. Santa Barbara, CA US: Praeger/ABC-CLIO.
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  • Fletcher, G. (2016). The Philosophy of Well-Being: An Introduction. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
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  • Graham, C. (2010). Happiness around the world: The paradox of happy peasants and miserable millionaires. New York: Oxford University Press
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  • Graham, C. L. (2010). Paradox and Perception: Measuring Quality of Life in Latin America. Ukraine: Rowman & Littlefield Publishers.
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  • Greenwood, D. T., Holt, R. P. F. (2014). Local Economic Development in the 21st Centur: Quality of Life and Sustainability. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
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  • Grinde, B. (2016). The Evolution of Consciousness: Implications for Mental Health and Quality of Life. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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  • Haidt, J. (2006). The Happiness Hypothesis. New York: Basic Books.
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  • Kraut, R. (2018). The Quality of Life: Aristotle Revised. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
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  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Development of Quality of Life Theory and Its Instruments: The Selected Works of Alex. C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Philosophical Foundations of Quality of Life: The Selected Works of Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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  • Rahtz, D., Lee, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2004). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of Life Research: A Critical Introduction. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Reynolds, F. D., & Barksdale, H. C. (Eds.). (1978). Marketing and the Quality of Life. United States: American Marketing Association.
  • Rojas, M. (Ed.). (2015). Handbook of Happiness Research in Latin America. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rojas, M. (Ed.). (2019). The Economics of Happiness: How the Easterlin Paradox Transformed Our Understanding of Well-Being and Progress. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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  • Samli, A. C., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
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  • Scott, K. (2012). Measuring Wellbeing: Towards Sustainability?. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Sen, A. (1970). Collective choice and social welfare. San Francisco: Holden-Day.
  • Sen, A. (1992). Inequality re-examined. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Sen, A. (1999). Development as freedom. Oxford: Oxford University Press.
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  • Shek, D. T. L., Lee, P. S. N., & Chan, Y. K. (Eds.). (2005). Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sheldon, K. M., & Lucas, R. E. (Eds). (2014). Stability of Happiness: Theories and Evidence on Whether Happiness Can Change. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Shukla, K. (Ed.). (2022). The Conceptual frameworks on Quality of Life: A Go-to Handbook for Quality of Life research. Notion Press.
  • Sin, T. (2013). The Quality of Life in Korea: Comparative and Dynamic Perspectives. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sinha, B. R. K. (Ed.). (2019). Multidimensional Approach to Quality of Life Issues: A Spatial Analysis. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Sirgy, M. J., & Estes, R. J. (Eds.). (2017). The Pursuit of Human Well-Being: The Untold Global History. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Perdue, R. (Eds.). (2012). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host Communities. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (Ed.). (2004). Community quality-of-life indicators: best cases. Germany: Springer.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2002). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2020). Positive Balance: A Theory of Well-Being and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Slottje, D. (2019). Measuring The Quality Of Life Across Countries: A Multidimensional Analysis. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Smart, J., & Williams, B. (1973). Utilitarianism for and against. Cambridge: Cambridge University Press.
  • Smerilli, A., Rosa, D., & Bruni, L. (Eds.). (2021). A Modern Guide to the Economics of Happiness. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Stimson, R. J., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2011). Investigating Quality of Urban Life: Theory, Methods, and Empirical Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Stoffregen, M., Below, S., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2004). Challenges for Quality of Life in the Contemporary World: Advances in Quality-of-life Studies, Theory and Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Stone, A. A., & Mackie, C. (Eds.). (2013). Subjective Well-Being: Measuring Happiness, Suffering, and Other Dimensions of Experience. United States: National Academies Press.
  • Sumner, L.W. (1976). Analysis of happiness. Translated from the Polish by E. Rothert and D. Zielinskn, Vol. 3 in the Melbourne International Philosophy Series. Melbourne, Australia:
  • Sumner, L.W. (1996). Welfare, happiness and ethics. Oxford: Clarendon Press.
  • Suter, C., & Brulé, G. (Eds.). (2019). Wealth(s) and Subjective Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Swain, D., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2006). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases II. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Tachibanaki, T. (Ed). (2016). Advances in Happiness Research: A Comparative Perspective. Germany: Springer Japan.
  • Tatarkiewicz, W. (1976). Analysis of happiness. The Hague, The Netherlands: Martinus Nijhoff.
  • Telfer, E. (1980) Happiness. New York: St.Martin's Press.
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  • Ventegodt, S., Merrick, J. (2011). Our Search for Meaning in Life: Quality of Life Philosophy. United States: Nova Science Publishers.
  • Vitrano, C. (2008). Happiness: Classic and contemporary readings in philosophy. New York: Oxford University Press.
  • Wang, D., & He, S. (Eds.). (2015). Mobility, Sociability and Well-being of Urban Living. Germany: Springer Berlin Heidelberg.
  • Warr, P. (2011). Work, Happiness, and Unhappiness. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Weimann, J., Knabe, A., Schöb, R. (2015). Measuring Happiness: The Economics of Well-Being. United Kingdom: MIT Press.
  • Whelan, C. T., Russell, H., & Fahey, T. (Eds.). (2008). Quality of Life in Ireland: Social Impact of Economic Boom. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • White, N. (2006). A brief history of happiness. Malden, MA: Blackwell Publishing.
  • White, M. D. (2014). The Illusion of Well-Being: Economic Policymaking Based on Respect and Responsiveness. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Wilkinson, R., & Pickett, K. (2009). The spirit level: Why more equal societies almost always do better. London United Kingdom: Allen Lane/Penguin Group UK.
  • Wingo Jr., L., Evans, A. (2013). Public Economics and the Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Wolff, E. N. (Ed.). (2004). What Has Happened to the Quality of Life in the Advanced Industrialized Nations?. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing, Incorporated.
  • Worell, J., & Goodheart, C. (2006). Handbook of girls' and women's psychological health: Gender and well-being across the lifespan. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Xiao, J. J. (2015). Consumer Economic Wellbeing. United States: Springer New York.
  • Xiao, J. J. (2016). Consumer Economic Wellbeing. United States: Springer New York.
  • Yi, T. (2004). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.

QOL and Environmental Sciences/Environmental Economics/Sustainable Development

  • Azul, A. M., Brandli, L., Özuyar, P. G., Wall, T., & Filho, W. L. (Eds.). (2019). Good Health and Well-Being. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bache, I., & Scott, K. (Eds.). (2018). The Politics of Wellbeing: Theory, Policy and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bartelmus, P. (2018). Sustaining Prosperity, Nature and Wellbeing: What Do the Indicators Tell Us?. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Baumol, William J. (1979). Economics, environmental policy, & the quality of life. Prentice-Hall College Division.
  • Baumol, W. J., Oates, W. E., Blackman, S. A. B. (1979). Economics, environmental policy, and the quality of life. United Kingdom: Prentice-Hall.
  • Bell, S., Morse, S. (2012). Sustainability Indicators: Measuring the Immeasurable?. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Bonardi, L., Varotto, M., & Tarolli, P. (Eds.). (2018). World Terraced Landscapes: History, Environment, Quality of Life. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bowling, A. (2004). Measuring Health: A Review of Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Budruk, M., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2010). Quality-of-Life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management.  Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Budruk, M., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2010). Quality-of-Life Community Indicators for Parks, Recreation and Tourism Management. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campón-Cerro, A. M., Folgado-Fernández, J. A., & Hernández-Mogollón, J. M. (Eds.). (2018). Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management: A Quality of Life Perspective. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Chiappelli, F. (2010). Sustainable Evidence-based Decision-making. United States: Nova Science Publishers.
  • Constanza, R., Alperovitz, G., Daly, H., Farley, J., Franco, C., Victor, P. A., Jackson, T., Kubiszewski, I., Schor, J. (2013). Building a Sustainable and Desirable Economy-in-society-in-nature. Australia: ANU E Press.
  • Costanza, R. (1992). Ecological Economics: The Science and Management of Sustainability. United States: Columbia University Press.
  • da Cal Seixas, S. R., de Moraes Hoefel, J. L. (2022). Quality of Life, Environmental Changes and Subjectivity: A Contribution to a New Line of Research on Climate Change. Springer International Publishing, Imprint: Palgrave Macmillan.
  • Das, R. C. (Ed.). (2023). Economic, Environmental and Health Consequences of Conservation Capital: A Global Perspective. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Dasgupta, P. (2001). Human well-being and the natural environment. New York, NY: Oxford University Press.
  • Dasgupta, P. (2001). Human Well-Being and the Natural Environment. United Kingdom: OUP Oxford.
  • Devlin, A. S. (2018). Environmental Psychology and Human Well-Being: Effects of Built and Natural Settings. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Eloff, I. (Ed.). (2019). Handbook of Quality of Life in African Societies. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Studies Division. (1972). An Anthology of Selected Readings for the Symposium on the "Quality of Life" Concept: A Potential New Tool for Decision Makers. United States: Environmental Studies Division, Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Environmental Protection Agency. Environmental Studies Division. (1973). The Quality of Life Concept: A Potential New Tool for Decision-makers. United States: Environmental Studies Division, Environmental Protection Agency.
  • Fioramonti, L. (2017). Wellbeing Economy: Success in a World Without Growth. South Africa: Pan Macmillan South Africa.
  • Fleurbaey, M., Blanchet, D. (2013). Beyond GDP: Measuring Welfare and Assessing Sustainability. United States: Oxford University Press.
  • Gilmartin, K. J. (1979). Social Indicators: An Annotated Bibliography of Current Literature. United Kingdom: Garland Pub..
  • Gough, I., McGregor, J. A. (Eds.). (2007). Wellbeing in Developing Countries: From Theory to Research. Cambridge University Press.
  • Great Britain Department of the Environment, Transport and the Regions. (1999). A Better Quality of Life: A Strategy for Sustainable Development for the United Kingdom. United Kingdom: Stationery Office.
  • Guillen-Royo, M. (2018). Sustainability and Wellbeing: Human-Scale Development in Practice. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Harvey, J., & Taylor, V. (Eds.). (2013). Measuring Health and Wellbeing. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Haworth, J. T. (2006). Work, Leisure and Well-Being. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Huppert, F., Baylis, N., & Keverne, B. eds. (2005). The science of well-being Oxford: Oxford University Press.
  • Islam, M. R., Kraeger, P., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2024). Social (In)equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Ivaldi, E., Ciacci, A. (2023). Smart Sustainable Cities and Knowledge-Based Economy: Policy Implications. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Jackson, Tim. (1996). Material concerns: pollution, profit, and quality of life. Routledge.
  • Jonek-Kowalska, I., Wolniak, R. (2023). Smart Cities in Poland: Towards Sustainability and a Better Quality of Life?. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Jurin, R. R. (2012). Principles of Sustainable Living: A New Vision for Health, Happiness, and Prosperity. United States: Human Kinetics.
  • Kahneman, D., Diener, D., & Schwarz, N. (Eds.). (1999). Well-Being: Foundations of Hedonic Psychology. United States: Russell Sage Foundation.
  • Kalfagianni, A., Hayden, A., & Fuchs, D. (Eds). (2019). Routledge Handbook of Global Sustainability Governance. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Kasser, T. (2002). The high price of materialism. Cambridge, MA: MIT Press.
  • Lee, J. (Ed.). (2010). Sustainability and Quality of Life. United States: Ria University Press.
  • Levett, R. (2003). A Better Choice of Choice: Quality of Life, Consumption and Economic Growth. United Kingdom: Fabian Society.
  • Maggino, F., & Nuvolati, G. (Eds.). (2014). Quality of Life in Italy: Research and Reflections. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Maheshwari, A., Chhabra, D., & Atal, N. (Eds.). (2024). Sustainable Development and Resilience of Tourism: Wellbeing and Quality of Life Perspectives. Springer International Publishing.
  • Marchand, D., Pol, E., & Weiss, K. (Eds.). (2023). 100 Key Concepts in Environmental Psychology. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Development of Quality of Life Theory and Its Instruments: The Selected Works of Alex. C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michelangeli, A. (Ed.). (2015). Quality of Life in Cities: Equity, Sustainable Development and Happiness from a Policy Perspective. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Mikkelsen, C. A., Martinez, J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of Quality of Life and Sustainability. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mills, E. S., Cheshire, P. C., & Nijkamp, P. (Eds.). (1986). Handbook of Regional and Urban Economics: Applied Urban Economics. Netherlands: Elsevier Science.
  • Mohezar, S., Jaafar, N. I., Akbar, W. (2021). Achieving Quality of Life at Work: Transforming Spaces to Improve Well-Being. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Muralidharan, K. (2021). Sustainable Development and Quality of Life: Through Lean, Green and Clean Concepts. Singapore: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Murray, C. J. L. (Ed.). (2002). Summary Measures of Population Health: Concepts, Ethics, Measurement and Applications. Switzerland: World Health Organization.
  • Nevarez, L. (2011). Pursuing Quality of Life: From the Affluent Society to the Consumer Society. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • O'Neill, J. (2002). Ecology, Policy and Politics: Human Well-Being and the Natural World. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Ostasiewicz, K., & Rusnak, Z. (Eds.). (2013). Quality of Life and Sustainable Development. Poland: Publishing House of Wrocław University of Economics.
  • Ostasiewicz, W. (Ed.). (2006). Towards quality of life improvement. Wroclaw, Poland: The Publishing House of the Wroclaw of Economics.
  • Pick de Weiss, S., Sirkin, J. (2010). Breaking the Poverty Cycle: The Human Basis for Sustainable Development. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Pol, E., Fleury-Bahi, G., & Navarro, O. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Environmental Psychology and Quality of Life Research. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Prescott-Allen, R. (2001). The Wellbeing of Nations. United States: Island Press.
  • Rahtz, D., Sirgy, M. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds). (2009). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases III. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rahtz, D., Sirgy, M. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds). (2009). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases IV. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rahtz, D., Sirgy, M. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds). (2011). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases V. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of Life Research: A Critical Introduction. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.
  • Rauschmayer, F., Omann, I., & Frühmann, J. (Eds.). (2011). Sustainable Development: Capabilities, Needs, and Well-being. United Kingdom: Routledge.
  • Rauschmayer, F., Omann, I., & Frühmann, J. (Eds.). (2012). Sustainable Development: Capabilities, Needs, and Well-being. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Reynolds, F. D., & Barksdale, H. C. (Eds.). (1978). Marketing and the Quality of Life. United States: American Marketing Association.
  • Rompay-Bartels, I., Rai, R., & Tripathi, S. (Eds.). (2021). Quality of Life: An Interdisciplinary Perspective. United States: CRC Press.
  • Ross, A., Weaver, M., El-Sayed, S., & Cloutier, S. (Eds.). (2021). Linking Sustainability and Happiness: Theoretical and Applied Perspectives. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Saaty, T. L. (2013). Compact City: The next urban evolution in response to climate change. RWS Publications.
  • Sachs, J., Kroll, C., Lafortune, G., Fuller, G., Woelm, F. (2021). Sustainable Development Report 2021. United Kingdom: Cambridge University Press.
  • Samli, A. C., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sanchez, L. A. G. (Ed.). (2021). The Environmental, Public Health, and Human Rights Impacts on Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disability. Switzerland: MDPI AG.
  • Schalock, R. L. (Ed.). (1990). Quality of Life: Perspectives and Issues. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Schalock, R. L., Verdugo, M. Á. (2002). Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Scott Cato, M. (2012). Green Economics: An Introduction to Theory, Policy and Practice. Iran: Taylor & Francis.
  • Senkubuge, F., Seifman, R., Laaser, U., Bjegovic-Mikanovic, V., & Stamenkovic, Z. (Eds.). (2022). One Health, Environmental Health, Global Health, and Inclusive Governance: What can we do?. Frontiers Media SA.
  • Shalizi, Z. (Ed.). (2003). Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World: Transforming Institutions, Growth, and Quality of Life. United States: World Bank.
  • Shalizi, Z. (2003). Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World: Transforming Institutions, Growth, and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: World Bank.
  • Shukla, K. (2022). The Conceptual frameworks on Quality of Life: A Go-to Handbook for Quality of Life research. Notion Press.
  • Shukla, K., Haro, P. L, Estoque, R., & Patil, Y. (Eds.). (2024). Quality of Life and Climate Change: Impacts, Sustainable Adaptation, and Social-ecological Resilience. United States: IGI Global.
  • Sinha, B. R. K. (Ed.). (2019). Multidimensional Approach to Quality of Life Issues: A Spatial Analysis. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2022). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: A Guide for Community Indicators Projects. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Social Indicators Network News: SINET.. (1995). United States: SINET.
  • Stimson, R. D., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2011). Investigating Quality of Urban Life: Theory, Methods, and Empirical Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Stoffregen, M., Below, S., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2004). Challenges for Quality of Life in the Contemporary World: Advances in Quality-of-life Studies, Theory and Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Swain, D., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds). (2006). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases II. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Uysal, M., & Modica, P. (Eds.). (2016). Sustainable Island Tourism: Competitiveness, and Quality-of-life. United Kingdom: CAB International.
  • Vidal, D. G., Dinis, M. A. P., Dias, R. C., & Filho, W. L. (Eds.). (2021). Sustainable Policies and Practices in Energy, Environment and Health Research: Addressing Cross-cutting Issues. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Vogel, J., Hagerty, M. R., & Møller, V. (Eds.). (2002). Assessing Quality of Life and Living Conditions to Guide National Policy: The State of the Art. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Webster, N. J., Stimson, R. J., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Quality of Life Research: Place and Space Perspectives. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Weimann, J., Knabe, A., Schöb, R. (2015). Measuring Happiness: The Economics of Well-Being. United Kingdom: MIT Press.
  • Wong, C., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Community Well-Being Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • World Bank. (2002). World Development Report 2003 (Overview): Sustainable Development in a Dynamic World: Transforming Institutions, Growth, and Quality of Life. United States: World Bank.
  • Yuen, B. K. P., Löw, C., Lim, L. Y. (Eds.). (1999). Urban Quality of Life: Critical Issues and Options. Singapore: School of Building and Real Estate, National University of Singapore.

Monographs

  • Cummins, R. A. (1998). Quality of Life Definition and Terminology: A Discussion Document from the International Society for Quality of Life Studies. United States: International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (1992). A Selected Bibliography on Social Indicators and Quality of Life. United States: International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
  • Rahtz, D. R., Sirgy, M. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2007). Community Quality-of-life Indicators: Best Practices III. United States: International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (1998). Classic Works, Literature Reviews, and Other Important References in QOL Research. United States: International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (1998). Quality-of-life Studies and Social Indicators Research: An Annotated Bibliography of Selected Works (1984-98). United States: International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2022). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: A Guide for Community Indicators Projects. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.

General Review Articles

  • Andela, C. D., Scharloo, M., Pereira, A. M., Kaptein, A. A., & Biermasz, N. R. (2015). Quality of life (QoL) impairments in patients with a pituitary adenoma: a systematic review of QoL studies. Pituitary, 18, 752-776.
  • Bakas, T., McLennon, S. M., Carpenter, J. S., Buelow, J. M., Otte, J. L., Hanna, K. M., ... & Welch, J. L. (2012). Systematic review of health-related quality of life models. Health and quality of life outcomes, 10, 1-12.
  • Bowling, A. (2001). Measuring Disease: A Review of Disease Specific Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Chachamovich, J. R., Chachamovich, E., Ezer, H., Fleck, M. P., Knauth, D., & Passos, E. P. (2010). Investigating quality of life and health-related quality of life in infertility: a systematic review. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 31(2), 101-110.
  • Clarke, S. A., & Eiser, C. (2004). The measurement of health-related quality of life (QOL) in paediatric clinical trials: a systematic review. Health and quality of life outcomes, 2, 1-5.
  • Coons, S. J., Rao, S., Keininger, D. L., & Hays, R. D. (2000). A comparative review of generic quality-of-life instruments. Pharmacoeconomics, 17, 13-35.
  • Cummins, R. A. (1995). On the trail of the gold standard for life satisfaction. Social Indicators Research, 35(2), 179-200. doi:10.1007/BF01079026
  • Diener, E., Emmons, R. A., Larsen, R. J., & Griffin, S. (1985). The satisfaction with life scale. Journal of Personality Assessment, 49, 71-75.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Assessing Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Estoque, R. C., Togawa, T., Ooba, M., Gomi, K., Nakamura, S., Hijioka, Y., & Kameyama, Y. (2019). A review of quality of life (QOL) assessments and indicators: Towards a “QOL-Climate” assessment framework. Ambio, 48, 619-638.
  • Hagerty, M. R., Cummins, R., Ferriss, A. L., Land, K., Michalos, A. C., Peterson, M., ... & Vogel, J. (2001). Quality of life indexes for national policy: Review and agenda for research. Bulletin of Sociological Methodology/Bulletin de Méthodologie Sociologique, 71(1), 58-78.
  • Haraldstad, K., Wahl, A., Andenæs, R., Andersen, J. R., Andersen, M. H., Beisland, E., ... & LIVSFORSK network. (2019). A systematic review of quality of life research in medicine and health sciences. Quality of life Research, 28, 2641-2650.
  • Karimi, M., & Brazier, J. (2016). Health, health-related quality of life, and quality of life: what is the difference?. Pharmacoeconomics, 34, 645-649.
  • Kauppi, K., A. Vanhala, E. Roos and P. Torkki (2023a). "Assessing the structures and domains of wellness models: A systematic review." International Journal of Wellbeing 13(2): 1-19.
  • Kauppi, K., A. Vanhala, E. Roos and P. Torkki (2023b). "Supplementary information for: Assessing the structures and domains of wellness models: A systematic review." International Journal of Wellbeing 13(2): S1 - S6.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2013). Essays on the Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Oeyen, S. G., Vandijck, D. M., Benoit, D. D., Annemans, L., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2010). Quality of life after intensive care: a systematic review of the literature. Critical care medicine, 38(12), 2386-2400.
  • Pequeno, N. P. F., Cabral, N. L. D. A., Marchioni, D. M., Lima, S. C. V. C., & Lyra, C. D. O. (2020). Quality of life assessment instruments for adults: a systematic review of population-based studies. Health and quality of life outcomes, 18, 1-13.
  • Shek, D. T., & Lee, B. M. (2007). A comprehensive review of quality of life (QOL) research in Hong Kong. The Scientific World Journal, 7(1), 1222-1229.
  • Tengs, T. O., Yu, M., & Luistro, E. (2001). Health-related quality of life after stroke a comprehensive review. Stroke, 32(4), 964-972.
  • Uysal, M., Sirgy, M. J., Woo, E., & Kim, H. L. (2016). Quality of life (QOL) and well-being research in tourism. Tourism management, 53, 244-261.
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  • Zautra, A., & Goodhart, D. (1979). Quality of life indicators: A review of the literature. Community Mental Health Reveiw, 4(1), 1-14.

Methodological Issues in QOL Research

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  • Beckie, T. M., & Hayduk, L. A. (1997). Measuring quality of life. Social Indicators Research, 42, 21-39.
  • Brown, R. I. (2017). Quality of life—Challenges to research, practice and policy. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(1), 7-14.
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  • Cole, B. F., Lee, M. T., & Mesbah, M. (Eds.). (2013). Statistical Methods for Quality of Life Studies: Design, Measurements and Analysis. Netherlands: Springer US.
  • Cummins, R. A. (2005). Issues in the systematic assessment of quality of life. Assessing adults with intellectual disabilities: A service providers' guide, 9-22.
  • Cummins, R. A. (2019c). Wellbeing across Cultures: Issues of measurement and the interpretation of data. In K. D. Keith (Ed.), Cross-Cultural Psychology: Contemporary Themes & Perspectives (Second ed., pp. 516-530). New York: Wiley/Blackwell.
  • Dijkers, M. (1999). Measuring quality of life: methodological issues: 1. American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, 78(3), 286-300.
  • Espinoza, J. A., Meyer, J. P., Anderson, B. K., Vaters, C., & Politis, C. (2018). Evidence for a bifactor structure of the Scales of Psychological Well-being using exploratory structural equation modeling. Journal of Well-Being Assessment, 2(1), 21-40
  • Fabrigar, L. R., Visser, P. S., & Browne, M. W. (1997). Conceptual and methodological issues in testing the circumplex structure of data in personality and social psychology. Personality and Social Psychology Review, 1, 184–203.
  • Gullone, E., & Cummins, R. (Eds.). (2012). The Universality of Subjective Wellbeing Indicators: A Multi-disciplinary and Multi-national Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Jacoby, A. (2013). Theoretical and methodological issues in measuring quality of life. In Quality of life in epilepsy (pp. 43-64). Psychology Press.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Lin, X. J., Lin, I. M., & Fan, S. Y. (2013). Methodological issues in measuring health-related quality of life. Tzu Chi Medical Journal, 25(1), 8-12.
  • Martel, J. P., & Dupuis, G. (2006). Quality of work life: Theoretical and methodological problems, and presentation of a new model and measuring instrument. Social indicators research, 77, 333-368.
  • Michell, J. (1986). "Measurement Scales and Statistics: A Clash of Paradigms." Psychological Bulletin 100(3): 398-407.
  • Møller, V., Huschka, D. (2008). Quality of Life and the Millennium Challenge: Advances in Quality-of-Life Studies, Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of life research: A critical introduction.
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  • Selai, C. E., & Rosser, R. M. (1993). Good quality quality? Some methodological issues. Journal of the Royal Society of Medicine, 86(8), 440-443.
  • Sirgy, M. J., & Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Measures and measurement issues in QOL research. Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective, 77-133.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2014). Handbook of Quality-Of-Life Research. Netherlands: Springer.
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  • von Humboldt, S. (2016). Conceptual and Methodological Issues on the Adjustment to Aging: Perspectives on Aging Well. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Webster, N. J., Stimson, R. J., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Quality of Life Research: Place and Space Perspectives. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Whiteneck, G., & Dijkers, M. P. (2009). Difficult to measure constructs: conceptual and methodological issues concerning participation and environmental factors. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 90(11), S22-S35.
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Happiness and Subjective Well-Being

  • Anand, P. (2016). Happiness, well-being and human development: The case for subjective measures.
  • Andrews, F. M., & Robinson, J. P. (1991). Measures of subjective well-being. In F. M. Andrews, J. P. Robinson, P. R. Shaver, & L. S. Wrightsman (Eds.), Measures of personality and social psychological attitudes (Vol. 1, pp. 61-114).
  • Anglim, J., M. Weinberg, K. and R. Cummins, A. (2015). "Bayesian hierarchical modeling of the temporal dynamics of subjective well-being: A 10 year longitudinal analysis." Journal of Research in Personality 59(3): 1-14.
  • Bowling, A. (2017). Measuring Health: a Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Buecker, S., Simacek, T., Ingwersen, B., Terwiel, S., & Simonsmeier, B. A. (2021). Physical activity and subjective well-being in healthy individuals: a meta-analytic review. Health psychology review, 15(4), 574-592.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Capic, T., Li, N., & Cummins, R. A. (2018b). Confirmation of Subjective Wellbeing Set-points: Foundational for Subjective Social Indicators. Social Indicators Research, 137(1), 1-28.
  • Capic, T., S. Khor, G. Misuraca and M. Fuller-Tyszkiewicz, Cummins, R. A. (2024). "An Evaluation of Positive Psychology Primals and implications for Psychology." International Journal of Applied Positive Psychology https://doi.org/10.1007/s41042-024-00176-z.
  • Chamberlain, K. (1988). On the structure of subjective well-being. Social indicators research, 20, 581-604.
  • Chen, Z., & Davey, G. (2008). Happiness and subjective wellbeing in mainland China. Journal of Happiness Studies, 9, 589-600.
  • Cummins, R. A. (2000). Personal income and subjective well-being: A review. Journal of happiness studies, 1(2), 133-158.
  • Cummins, R. A., Eckersley, R., Pallant, J., Van Vugt, J., & Misajon, R. (2003a). Developing a national index of subjective wellbeing: The Australian Unity Wellbeing Index. Social Indicators Research, 64(2), 159-190.
  • Cummins, R. A. (2000a). "Objective and subjective quality of life: An interactive model." Social Indicators Research 52: 55-72.
  • Davern, M., Cummins, R. A., & Stokes, M. (2007). Subjective wellbeing as an affective/cognitive construct. Journal of Happiness Studies, 8(4), 429-449. doi:10.1007/s10902-007-9066-1
  • DeNeve, K. M., & Cooper, H. (1998). The happy personality: a meta-analysis of 137 personality traits and subjective well-being. Psychological bulletin, 124(2), 197.
  • Diener, E. (1984). Subjective well-being. Psychological bulletin, 95(3), 542.
  • Diener, E. (Ed.). (2009). Culture and Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Diener, E., & Suh, E. M. (Eds.). (2003). Culture and Subjective Well-Being. United Kingdom: MIT Press.
  • Diener, E., Oishi, S., & Tay, L. (2018). Advances in subjective well-being research. Nature human behaviour, 2(4), 253-260.
  • Diener, E., Suh, E. M., Lucas, R. E., & Smith, H. L. (1999). Subjective well-being: Three decades of progress. Psychological bulletin, 125(2), 276.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Assessing Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Well-being for Public Policy. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Diener, E., S. J. Heintzelman, K. Kushlev, L. Tay, D. Wirtz, L. D. Lutes and S. Oishi (2017). "Findings all psychologists should know from the new science on subjective well-being." Canadian Psychology/psychologie canadienne 58(2): 87-104.
  • Dolan, P., Peasgood, T., & White, M. (2008). Do we really know what makes us happy? A review of the economic literature on the factors associated with subjective well-being. Journal of economic psychology, 29(1), 94-122.
  • Eid, M., & Larsen, R. J. (Eds.). (2008). The Science of Subjective Well-Being. United Kingdom: Guilford Publications.
  • Fabian, M. (2018). Racing from Subjective Well-Being to Public Policy: A Review of the Origins of Happiness. SSRN.
  • Heintzelman, S. J., & Tay, L. (2017). Subjective well-being: Payoffs of being happy and ways to promote happiness. Positive Psychology, 7-28.
  • Keverne, B., Huppert, F. A., & Baylis, N. (Eds.). (2005). The Science of Well-being. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Klug, H. J., & Maier, G. W. (2015). Linking goal progress and subjective well-being: A meta-analysis. Journal of Happiness Studies, 16, 37-65.
  • Kubzansky, L. D., Lee, M. T., & VanderWeele, T. J. (Eds.). (2021). Measuring Well-Being: Interdisciplinary Perspectives from the Social Sciences and the Humanities. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Linley, P. A., Maltby, J., Wood, A. M., Osborne, G., & Hurling, R. (2009). Measuring happiness: The higher order factor structure of subjective and psychological well-being measures. Personality and individual differences, 47(8), 878-884.
  • Liu, L., J.-m. Sun and Z. Wang (2024). "Comparing Subjective Well-being Longitudinally: Measurement Invariance of the Personal Wellbeing Index Across Time." Journal of Happiness Studies 25(1): 1-13.
  • López Ulloa, B. F., Møller, V., & Sousa-Poza, A. (2013). How does subjective well-being evolve with age? A literature review. Journal of Population Ageing, 6, 227-246.
  • Lucas, R. E. (2007). Adaptation and the set-point model of Subjective Well-Being: Does happiness change after major life events? Current Directions in Psychological Science, 16, 75-79.
  • Lyubomirsky, S., & Layous, K. (2025). Well-being. In D. T. Gilbert, S. T. Fiske, E. J. Finkel, & W. B. Mendes (Eds.), The handbook of social psychology (6th ed.). Situational Press.
  • Maddux, J. E. (Ed.). (2017). Subjective Well-Being and Life Satisfaction. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Maggino, F., & Brulé, G. (Eds.). (2017). Metrics of Subjective Well-Being: Limits and Improvements. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mandal, M. K., Patnaik, P., Chetri, S., & Dutta, T. (Eds.). (2023). Understanding Happiness: An Explorative View. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Maricchiolo, F., Mosca, O., Lauriola, M., & Krys, K. (2021). From ME to WE: A literature review on happiness and well-being focused on relational factors and social interconnectedness. Psicologia sociale, 16(1), 3-25.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • National Research Council. (2014). Subjective well-being: Measuring happiness, suffering, and other dimensions of experience.
  • Ngamaba, K. H., Panagioti, M., & Armitage, C. J. (2017). How strongly related are health status and subjective well-being? Systematic review and meta-analysis. The European Journal of Public Health, 27(5), 879-885.
  • OECD. (2013). OECD Guidelines on Measuring Subjective Well-being. United States: OECD Publishing.
  • Okun, M. A., Stock, W. A., Haring, M. J., & Witter, R. A. (1984). Health and subjective well-being: A meta-analyis. The International journal of aging and human development, 19(2), 111-132.
  • Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual review of psychology, 52(1), 141-166.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Stone, A. A., & Mackie, C. (Eds.). (2013). Subjective Well-Being: Measuring Happiness, Suffering, and Other Dimensions of Experience. United States: National Academies Press.
  • Tay, L., Batz, C., Parrigon, S., & Kuykendall, L. (2017). Debt and subjective well-being: The other side of the income-happiness coin. Journal of Happiness Studies, 18, 903-937.
  • Veenhoven, R. (2011). Happiness: Also known as “life satisfaction” and “subjective well-being”. In Handbook of social indicators and quality of life research (pp. 63-77). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands.
  • Verduyn, P., Ybarra, O., Résibois, M., Jonides, J., & Kross, E. (2017). Do social network sites enhance or undermine subjective well‐being? A critical review. Social Issues and Policy Review, 11(1), 274-302.

Family Well-Being

  • Adamsons, K., & Johnson, S. K. (2013). An updated and expanded meta-analysis of nonresident fathering and child well-being. Journal of family psychology, 27(4), 589.
  • Alvarez, E. C., Kawachi, I., & Romani, J. R. (2017). Family social capital and health–a systematic review and redirection. Sociology of health & illness, 39(1), 5-29.
  • Armstrong, M. I., Birnie-Lefcovitch, S., & Ungar, M. T. (2005). Pathways between social support, family well being, quality of parenting, and child resilience: What we know. Journal of child and family studies, 14, 269-281.
  • Bratt, R. G. (2002). Housing and family well-being. Housing studies, 17(1), 13-26.
  • Brown, C., Porta, C. M., Eisenberg, M. E., McMorris, B. J., & Sieving, R. E. (2020). Family relationships and the health and well-being of transgender and gender-diverse youth: A critical review. LGBT health, 7(8), 407-419.
  • Buehler, C. (2020). Family processes and children's and adolescents' well‐being. Journal of Marriage and Family, 82(1), 145-174.
  • Casper, L. M., King, R. B., & Bianchi, S. M. (Eds.). (2006). Work, Family, Health, and Well-Being. United States: Taylor & Francis.
  • Chapple, S. (2009). Child well-being and sole-parent family structure in the OECD: An analysis.
  • Cherlin, A. J. (1999). Going to extremes: Family structure, children’s well-being, and social science. Demography, 36(4), 421-428.
  • Coombs, R. H. (1991). Marital status and personal well-being: A literature review. Family relations, 97-102.
  • Crain, T. L., & Hammer, L. B. (2013). Work–family enrichment: A systematic review of antecedents, outcomes, and mechanisms. Advances in positive organizational psychology, 303-328.
  • Crosnoe, R., & Cavanagh, S. E. (2010). Families with children and adolescents: A review, critique, and future agenda. Journal of Marriage and Family, 72(3), 594-611.
  • Dierckx, M., Motmans, J., Mortelmans, D., & T’sjoen, G. (2016). Families in transition: A literature review. International review of psychiatry, 28(1), 36-43.
  • Dolan, P., Peasgood, T., & White, M. (2008). Do we really know what makes us happy? A review of the economic literature on the factors associated with subjective well-being. Journal of economic psychology, 29(1), 94-122.
  • Edwards, J. R. (1998). Cybernetic theory of stress, coping, and well-being: Review and extension to work and family. Theories of organizational stress, 122-152.
  • Friedline, T., Chen, Z., & Morrow, S. P. (2021). Families’ financial stress & well-being: The importance of the economy and economic environments. Journal of Family and Economic Issues, 42, 34-51.
  • Helliwell, J. F., & Putnam, R. D. (2004). The social context of well–being. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences, 359(1449), 1435-1446.
  • Hodge, C., Bocarro, J. N., Henderson, K. A., Zabriskie, R., Parcel, T. L., & Kanters, M. A. (2015). Family leisure: An integrative review of research from select journals. Journal of Leisure Research, 47(5), 577-600.
  • Kotkamp-Mothes, N., Slawinsky, D., Hindermann, S., & Strauss, B. (2005). Coping and psychological well being in families of elderly cancer patients. Critical reviews in oncology/hematology, 55(3), 213-229.
  • Leeman, J., Crandell, J. L., Lee, A., Bai, J., Sandelowski, M., & Knafl, K. (2016). Family functioning and the well‐being of children with chronic conditions: a meta‐analysis. Research in nursing & health, 39(4), 229-243.
  • Manning, W. D., Fettro, M. N., & Lamidi, E. (2014). Child well-being in same-sex parent families: Review of research prepared for American Sociological Association Amicus Brief. Population research and policy review, 33, 485-502.
  • McCubbin, H. I., Joy, C. B., Cauble, A. E., Comeau, J. K., Patterson, J. M., & Needle, R. H. (1980). Family stress and coping: A decade review. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 855-871.
  • Moreno Minguez, A. (2012). Family Well-Being: European Perspectives. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Nomaguchi, K., & Milkie, M. A. (2020). Parenthood and well‐being: A decade in review. Journal of Marriage and Family, 82(1), 198-223.
  • Östlund, U., & Persson, C. (2014). Examining family responses to family systems nursing interventions: An integrative review. Journal of Family Nursing, 20(3), 259-286.
  • Pollard, E. L., & Lee, P. D. (2003). Child well-being: A systematic review of the literature. Social indicators research, 61, 59-78.
  • Proulx, C. M., Helms, H. M., & Buehler, C. (2007). Marital quality and personal well‐being: A meta‐analysis. Journal of Marriage and family, 69(3), 576-593.
  • Samuel, P. S., Rillotta, F., & Brown, I. (2012). The development of family quality of life concepts and measures. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56(1), 1-16.
  • Sharpe, S., Mauthner, M., France-Dawson, M. (1996). Family Health: A Literature Review. United Kingdom: Health Education Authority.
  • Sherman, A., Amey, C., Duffield, B., Ebb, N., & Weinstein, D. (1998). Welfare to What: Early Findings on Family Hardship and Well-Being.
  • Sigle-Rushton, W., & McLanahan, S. (2004). Father absence and child well-being: A critical review. The future of the family, 116, 120-122.
  • Silverstein, M., & Giarrusso, R. (2010). Aging and family life: A decade review. Journal of marriage and family, 72(5), 1039-1058.
  • Thornton, A. (2001). The Well-being of Children and Families: Research and Data Needs. United Kingdom: University of Michigan Press.
  • White, L., & Rogers, S. J. (2000). Economic circumstances and family outcomes: A review of the 1990s. Journal of Marriage and Family, 62(4), 1035-1051.

Employee Well-Being/Quality-of-Working Life/Labor/Unemployment

  • Abd ellah Mejbel, A., Almsafir, M. K., Siron, R., & Alnaser, A. S. M. (2013). The drivers of Quality of Working Life (QWL): A critical review. Australian journal of basic and applied sciences, 7(10), 398-405.
  • Arnold, K. A. (2017). Transformational leadership and employee psychological well-being: A review and directions for future research. Journal of occupational health psychology, 22(3), 381.
  • Arts, S. E., Kerkstra, A., van der Zee, J., & Abu‐Saad, H. H. (2001). Quality of working life and workload in home help services: A review of the literature a proposal for a research model. Scandinavian Journal of Caring Sciences, 15(1), 12-24.
  • Athota, V. S., Malik, A. (2019). Managing Employee Well-being and Resilience for Innovation: Evidence from Knowledge-intensive Service Industries. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Bagtasos, M. R. (2011). Quality of work life: A review of literature. DLSU Business & Economics Review, 20(2), 1-8.
  • Bates, J., & Thompson, N. (Eds.). (2009). Promoting Workplace Well-being. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
  • Binder, M. and A. Coad (2016). "How Satisfied are the Self-Employed? A Life Domain View." Journal of Happiness Studies 17: 1409-1433.
  • Boas, A. A. V. (Ed.). (2017). Quality of Life and Quality of Working Life. Croatia: IntechOpen.
  • Bora, B., Saumendra, D., & Murthy, V. (2015). Quality of work life–A literature review. International Journal in Management and Social Science, 3(3).
  • Bora, B., Saumendra, D., Murthy, V. (2015). Quality of Work Life - A Literature Review. (n.p.): SSRN.
  • Carolan, S., Harris, P. R., & Cavanagh, K. (2017). Improving employee well-being and effectiveness: systematic review and meta-analysis of web-based psychological interventions delivered in the workplace. Journal of medical Internet research, 19(7), e271.
  • Chin, F. (1982). Quality of Working Life: A selected bibliography of articles. United States: Vance Bibliographies.
  • Ciziceno, M. (2022). The conceptions of quality of life, wellness and well-being: A literature review. Sport and quality of life: Practices, habits and lifestyles, 11-27.
  • Clifford, B. (1980). Quality of Work Life Developments in Sweden: A Review of the Literature. United Kingdom: Work Research Unit.
  • Clifton, J., Harter, J. (2021). Wellbeing at Work. United States: Gallup Press.
  • Cooke, P. J., Melchert, T. P., & Connor, K. (2016). Measuring well-being: A review of instruments. The Counseling Psychologist, 44(5), 730-757.
  • De Jong, T., Wiezer, N., de Weerd, M., Nielsen, K., Mattila-Holappa, P., & Mockałło, Z. (2016). The impact of restructuring on employee well-being: a systematic review of longitudinal studies. Work & Stress, 30(1), 91-114.
  • Efraty, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (1990). The effects of quality of working life (QWL) on employee behavioral responses. Social Indicators Research, 22, 31-47.
  • Garg, C. P., Munjal, N., Bansal, P., & Singhal, A. K. (2012). Quality of work life: An overview. International Journal of Physical and Social Sciences, 2(3), 231-242.
  • Grawitch, M. J., Gottschalk, M., & Munz, D. C. (2006). The path to a healthy workplace: A critical review linking healthy workplace practices, employee well-being, and organizational improvements. Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and Research, 58(3), 129.
  • Guest, D. E. (2017). Human resource management and employee well‐being: Towards a new analytic framework. Human resource management journal, 27(1), 22-38.
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  • Huhtala, H., & Parzefall, M. R. (2007). A review of employee well‐being and innovativeness: An opportunity for a mutual benefit. Creativity and innovation management, 16(3), 299-306.
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How to Measure Quality of Life in Diverse Populations

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Economic/Financial Well-Being

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  • Hassan, N. M., Kassim, E. S., & Said, Y. M. U. (2021). Financial wellbeing and mental health: a systematic review. Studies of Applied Economics, 39(4).
  • Howarth, R. B., & Kennedy, K. (2016). Economic growth, inequality, and well-being. Ecological Economics, 121, 231-236.
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  • Lawrie, M., Tonts, M., & Plummer, P. (2011). Boomtowns, resource dependence and socio-economic well-being. Australian geographer, 42(2), 139-164.
  • LeBaron, A. B., & Kelley, H. H. (2021). Financial socialization: A decade in review. Journal of family and economic issues, 42(Suppl 1), 195-206.
  • Lerman, R. I. (2002). Marriage and the economic well-being of families with children: A review of the literature.
  • Mahendru, M., Sharma, G. D., & Hawkins, M. (2022). Toward a new conceptualization of financial well‐being. Journal of Public Affairs, 22(2), e2505.
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  • Nanda, A. P., & Banerjee, R. (2021). Consumer’s subjective financial well‐being: A systematic review and research agenda. International Journal of Consumer Studies, 45(4), 750-776.
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  • Pollard, E. L., & Lee, P. D. (2003). Child well-being: A systematic review of the literature. Social indicators research, 61, 59-78.
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  • Sorgente, A., & Lanz, M. (2017). Emerging adults’ financial well-being: A scoping review. Adolescent Research Review, 2, 255-292.
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Children and Youth Well-Being

  • Ager, A. (2013). Annual Research Review: Resilience and child well‐being–public policy implications. Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry, 54(4), 488-500.
  • Amholt, T. T., Dammeyer, J., Carter, R., & Niclasen, J. (2020). Psychological well-being and academic achievement among school-aged children: A systematic review. Child Indicators Research, 13, 1523-1548.
  • Aston, R. (2018). Physical Health and Well-being in Children and Youth: Review of the Literature. France: OECD Publishing.
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  • Benoit, V., & Gabola, P. (2021). Effects of positive psychology interventions on the well-being of young children: A systematic literature review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(22), 12065.
  • Bradshaw, J. (Ed.). (2016). The Well-Being of Children in the UK. United Kingdom: Policy Press.
  • Brown, B. V. (Ed.). (2008). Key Indicators of Child and Youth Well-being: Completing the Picture. United Kingdom: Lawrence Erlbaum Associates.
  • Brownlee, K., Rawana, J., Franks, J., Harper, J., Bajwa, J., O’Brien, E., & Clarkson, A. (2013). A systematic review of strengths and resilience outcome literature relevant to children and adolescents. Child and Adolescent Social Work Journal, 30, 435-459.
  • Buehler, C. (2020). Family processes and children's and adolescents' well‐being. Journal of Marriage and Family, 82(1), 145-174.
  • Bungay, H., & Vella-Burrows, T. (2013). The effects of participating in creative activities on the health and well-being of children and young people: a rapid review of the literature. Perspectives in Public Health, 133(1), 44-52.
  • Burkhardt, J., & Brennan, C. (2012). The effects of recreational dance interventions on the health and well-being of children and young people: A systematic review. Arts & Health, 4(2), 148-161.
  • Casas, F., & González‐Carrasco, M. (2019). Subjective well‐being decreasing with age: New research on children over 8. Child development, 90(2), 375-394.
  • Chaput, J. P., Gray, C. E., Poitras, V. J., Carson, V., Gruber, R., Olds, T., ... & Tremblay, M. S. (2016). Systematic review of the relationships between sleep duration and health indicators in school-aged children and youth. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism, 41(6), S266-S282.
  • Choi, A. (2018). Emotional well-being of children and adolescents: Recent trends and relevant factors.
  • Chowa, G., Ansong, D., & Masa, R. (2010). Assets and child well-being in developing countries: A research review. Children and Youth Services Review, 32(11), 1508-1519.
  • Chu, P. S., Saucier, D. A., & Hafner, E. (2010). Meta-analysis of the relationships between social support and well-being in children and adolescents. Journal of social and clinical psychology, 29(6), 624-645.
  • Crosnoe, R., & Cavanagh, S. E. (2010). Families with children and adolescents: A review, critique, and future agenda. Journal of Marriage and Family, 72(3), 594-611.
  • D O'Brien, T., Noyes, J., Spencer, L. H., Kubis, H. P., Hastings, R. P., & Whitaker, R. (2016). Systematic review of physical activity and exercise interventions to improve health, fitness and well-being of children and young people who use wheelchairs. BMJ open sport & exercise medicine, 2(1), e000109.
  • Everson‐Hock, E. S., Jones, R., Guillaume, L., Clapton, J., Goyder, E., Chilcott, J., ... & Swann, C. (2012). The effectiveness of training and support for carers and other professionals on the physical and emotional health and well‐being of looked‐after children and young people: A systematic review. Child: care, health and development, 38(2), 162-174.
  • Farrell, A. H., Vitoroulis, I., Eriksson, M., & Vaillancourt, T. (2023). Loneliness and well-being in children and adolescents during the COVID-19 pandemic: A systematic review. Children, 10(2), 279.
  • Fernandes Ferreira Lima, R., & Araujo de Morais, N. (2018). Subjective well-being of children and adolescents: Integrative review. Ciencias Psicológicas, 12(2), 249-260.
  • Garvey, D., K. Carter, K. Anderson, A. Gall, K. Howard, J. Venables, K. Healy, L. Bill, A. Letendre and M. Dickson (2024). "Understanding the Wellbeing Needs of First Nations Children in Out-of-Home Care in Australia: A Comprehensive Literature Review." International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health 21(9): 1208.
  • Greenberg, M. T., & Harris, A. R. (2012). Nurturing mindfulness in children and youth: Current state of research. Child development perspectives, 6(2), 161-166.
  • Huebner, E. S., & Diener, C. (2008). Research on life satisfaction of children and youth. The science of subjective well-being, 376-392.
  • Ikeda, E., Hinckson, E., & Krägeloh, C. (2014). Assessment of quality of life in children and youth with autism spectrum disorder: A critical review. Quality of life research, 23, 1069-1085.
  • Khanlou, N., & Wray, R. (2014). A whole community approach toward child and youth resilience promotion: A review of resilience literature. International journal of mental health and addiction, 12, 64-79.
  • Kuzik, N., da Costa, B. G., Hwang, Y., Verswijveren, S. J., Rollo, S., Tremblay, M. S., ... & Saunders, T. J. (2022). School-related sedentary behaviours and indicators of health and well-being among children and youth: a systematic review. International Journal of Behavioral Nutrition and Physical Activity, 19(1), 40.
  • Larsson, I., Staland-Nyman, C., Svedberg, P., Nygren, J. M., & Carlsson, I. M. (2018). Children and young people’s participation in developing interventions in health and well-being: a scoping review. BMC health services research, 18, 1-20.
  • Lippman, L. H., Moore, K. A., & McIntosh, H. (2011). Positive indicators of child well-being: A conceptual framework, measures, and methodological issues. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 6, 425-449.
  • Lovato, K., Lopez, C., Karimli, L., & Abrams, L. S. (2018). The impact of deportation-related family separations on the well-being of Latinx children and youth: A review of the literature. Children and Youth Services Review, 95, 109-116.
  • Lubans, D. R., Plotnikoff, R. C., & Lubans, N. J. (2012). A systematic review of the impact of physical activity programmes on social and emotional well‐being in at‐risk youth. Child and adolescent mental health, 17(1), 2-13.
  • McCormick, R. (2017). Does access to green space impact the mental well-being of children: A systematic review. Journal of pediatric nursing, 37, 3-7.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Morrow, V. (1999). Conceptualising social capital in relation to the well-being of children and young people: a critical review. The sociological review, 47(4), 744-765.
  • Nordbø, E. C. A., Nordh, H., Raanaas, R. K., & Aamodt, G. (2020). Promoting activity participation and well-being among children and adolescents: a systematic review of neighborhood built-environment determinants. JBI evidence synthesis, 18(3), 370-458.
  • Obeldobel, C. A., & Kerns, K. A. (2021). A literature review of gratitude, parent–child relationships, and well-being in children. Developmental Review, 61, 100948.
  • Poitras, V. J., Gray, C. E., Borghese, M. M., Carson, V., Chaput, J. P., Janssen, I., ... & Tremblay, M. S. (2016). Systematic review of the relationships between objectively measured physical activity and health indicators in school-aged children and youth. Applied physiology, nutrition, and metabolism, 41(6), S197-S239.
  • Pollard, E. L., & Lee, P. D. (2003). Child well-being: A systematic review of the literature. Social indicators research, 61, 59-78.
  • Reitsema, A. M., Jeronimus, B. F., van Dijk, M., & de Jonge, P. (2022). Emotion dynamics in children and adolescents: A meta-analytic and descriptive review. Emotion, 22(2), 374.
  • Renwick, L., Pedley, R., Johnson, I., Bell, V., Lovell, K., Bee, P., & Brooks, H. (2022). Conceptualisations of positive mental health and wellbeing among children and adolescents in low‐and middle‐income countries: A systematic review and narrative synthesis. Health Expectations, 25(1), 61-79.
  • Roberts, A., Hinds, J., & Camic, P. M. (2020). Nature activities and wellbeing in children and young people: A systematic literature review. Journal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning, 20(4), 298-318.
  • Rodriguez-Ayllon, M., Cadenas-Sánchez, C., Estévez-López, F., Muñoz, N. E., Mora-Gonzalez, J., Migueles, J. H., ... & Esteban-Cornejo, I. (2019). Role of physical activity and sedentary behavior in the mental health of preschoolers, children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Sports medicine, 49(9), 1383-1410.
  • Sellström, E., & Bremberg, S. (2006). The significance of neighbourhood context to child and adolescent health and well-being: a systematic review of multilevel studies. Scandinavian journal of public health, 34(5), 544-554.
  • Sigle-Rushton, W., & McLanahan, S. (2004). Father absence and child well-being: A critical review. The future of the family, 116, 120-122.
  • Skeen, S. A., Sherr, L., Croome, N., Gandhi, N., Roberts, K. J., Macedo, A., & Tomlinson, M. (2017). Interventions to improve psychosocial well-being for children affected by HIV and AIDS: a systematic review. Vulnerable children and youth studies, 12(2), 91-116.
  • Skinner, E. A., & Saxton, E. A. (2019). The development of academic coping in children and youth: A comprehensive review and critique. Developmental Review, 53, 100870.
  • Swist, T., Collin, P., McCormack, J., & Third, A. (2015). Social media and the wellbeing of children and young people: A literature review.
  • Van Breda, A. D., & Theron, L. C. (2018). A critical review of South African child and youth resilience studies, 2009–2017. Children and Youth Services Review, 91, 237-247.
  • Viner, R., Russell, S., Saulle, R., Croker, H., Stansfield, C., Packer, J., ... & Minozzi, S. (2022). School closures during social lockdown and mental health, health behaviors, and well-being among children and adolescents during the first COVID-19 wave: a systematic review. JAMA pediatrics, 176(4), 400-409.
  • Vyncke, V., De Clercq, B., Stevens, V., Costongs, C., Barbareschi, G., Jónsson, S. H., ... & Maes, L. (2013). Does neighbourhood social capital aid in levelling the social gradient in the health and well-being of children and adolescents? A literature review. BMC public health, 13, 1-18.
  • Zolkoski, S. M., & Bullock, L. M. (2012). Resilience in children and youth: A review. Children and youth services review, 34(12), 2295-2303.

Leisure Well-Being

  • Adams, K. B., Leibbrandt, S., & Moon, H. (2011). A critical review of the literature on social and leisure activity and wellbeing in later life. Ageing & Society, 31(4), 683-712.
  • Barnett, L. A. (1995). Research about Leisure: Past, Present and Future. United States: Sagamore Pub..
  • Blackshaw, T. (Ed.). (2013). Routledge Handbook of Leisure Studies. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Caldwell, L. L., & Gilbert, A. A. (2009). Leisure, health, and disability: A review and discussion. Canadian Journal of Community Mental Health, 9(2), 111-122.
  • Carruthers, C., & Hood, C. D. (2004). The power of the positive: Leisure and well-being. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 38(2), 225-245.
  • Cooke, P. J., Melchert, T. P., & Connor, K. (2016). Measuring well-being: A review of instruments. The Counseling Psychologist, 44(5), 730-757.
  • de la Vega, L. R., & Toscano, W. N. (Eds.). (2018). Handbook of Leisure, Physical Activity, Sports, Recreation and Quality of Life. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Fancourt, D., Aughterson, H., Finn, S., Walker, E., & Steptoe, A. (2021). How leisure activities affect health: a narrative review and multi-level theoretical framework of mechanisms of action. The Lancet Psychiatry, 8(4), 329-339.
  • Freire, T. (Ed.). (2012). Positive Leisure Science: From Subjective Experience to Social Contexts. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Heintzman, P. (2002). A conceptual model of leisure and spiritual well-being. Journal of Park and Recreation Administration, 20(4).
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  • Henderson, K. A. (1990). The meaning of leisure for women: An integrative review of the research. Journal of leisure research, 22(3), 228-243.
  • Henderson, K. A., & Gibson, H. J. (2013). An integrative review of women, gender, and leisure: Increasing complexities. Journal of Leisure Research, 45(2), 115-135.
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  • Kuykendall, L., Tay, L., & Ng, V. (2015). Leisure engagement and subjective well-being: A meta-analysis. Psychological bulletin, 141(2), 364.
  • Mansfield, L., & Daykin, N. (Eds.). (2022). Leisure and Wellbeing. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Newman, D. B., Tay, L., & Diener, E. (2014). Leisure and subjective well-being: A model of psychological mechanisms as mediating factors. Journal of happiness studies, 15, 555-578.
  • Poggio, B., & Bertolini, S. (Eds.). (2022). Research Handbook on Work–Life Balance: Emerging Issues and Methodological Challenges. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Kruger, S. (2017). Towards a benefits theory of leisure well-being. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 12, 205-228.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Krüger, S. (Eds.). (2018). Managing Quality of Life in Tourism and Hospitality. United Kingdom: CABI.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Smith, T. A., Butts, M. M., Courtright, S. H., Duerden, M. D., & Widmer, M. A. (2022). Work–leisure blending: An integrative conceptual review and framework to guide future research. Journal of Applied Psychology, 107(4), 560.
  • Townsend, J. A., Van Puymbroeck, M., & Zabriskie, R. B. (2018). The core and balance model of family leisure functioning: A systematic review. Revisiting Family Leisure Research, 52-72.
  • Vittersø, J. (Ed.). (2016). Handbook of Eudaimonic Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Walker, G. J., Kleiber, D. A., & Mannell, R. C. (1997). A Social Psychology of Leisure. United States: Sagamore Publishing, L.L.C..
  • Wiese, C. W., Kuykendall, L., & Tay, L. (2018). Get active? A meta-analysis of leisure-time physical activity and subjective well-being. The Journal of Positive Psychology, 13(1), 57-66.
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  • Zurawik, M. (2020). Moving through spaces–leisure walking and its psychosocial benefits for well-being: a narrative review. Human Movement, 21(2), 1-8.

Spiritual Well-Being

  • Bai, M., & Lazenby, M. (2015). A systematic review of associations between spiritual well-being and quality of life at the scale and factor levels in studies among patients with cancer. Journal of palliative medicine, 18(3), 286-298.
  • Bensley, R. J. (1991). Defining spiritual health: A review of the literature. Journal of Health Education, 22(5), 287-290.
  • Chen, J., Lin, Y., Yan, J., Wu, Y., & Hu, R. (2018). The effects of spiritual care on quality of life and spiritual well-being among patients with terminal illness: a systematic review. Palliative medicine, 32(7), 1167-1179.
  • Chen, Y., Xiao, H., Yang, Y., & Lan, X. (2017). The effects of life review on psycho‐spiritual well‐being among patients with life‐threatening illness: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. Journal of advanced nursing, 73(7), 1539-1554.
  • Chirico, F., Batra, K., Batra, R., Ferrari, G., Crescenzo, P., Nucera, G., ... & Yildirim, M. (2023). Spiritual well-being and burnout syndrome in healthcare: A systematic review. Journal of Health and Social Science, 8(1), 13.
  • Clark, C. C., & Hunter, J. (2019). Spirituality, spiritual well-being, and spiritual coping in advanced heart failure: Review of the literature. Journal of Holistic Nursing, 37(1), 56-73.
  • Diener, E., Biswas-Diener, R. (2011). Happiness: Unlocking the Mysteries of Psychological Wealth. Germany: John Wiley & Sons.
  • Dyson, J., Cobb, M., & Forman, D. (1997). The meaning of spirituality: A literature review. Journal of advanced nursing, 26(6), 1183-1188.
  • Ekşi, H., & Kardaş, S. (2017). Spiritual well-being: Scale development and validation. Spiritual Psychology and Counseling, 2(1), 73-88.
  • Gijsberts, M. J. H., Echteld, M. A., van der Steen, J. T., Muller, M. T., Otten, R. H., Ribbe, M. W., & Deliens, L. (2011). Spirituality at the end of life: conceptualization of measurable aspects—a systematic review. Journal of palliative medicine, 14(7), 852-863.
  • Gilbert, H., Garraway, H., & Aris, S. (Eds.). (2021). Mental Health, Spirituality, and Wellbeing: A Handbook for Health and Social Care Professionals, Service Users and Carers. United Kingdom: Pavilion Publishing & Media Limited.
  • Hardy, S. A., Nelson, J. M., Moore, J. P., & King, P. E. (2019). Processes of religious and spiritual influence in adolescence: A systematic review of 30 years of research. Journal of Research on Adolescence, 29(2), 254-275.
  • Hebert, R. S., Weinstein, E., Martire, L. M., & Schulz, R. (2006). Religion, spirituality and the well-being of informal caregivers: A review, critique, and research prospectus. Aging and Mental Health, 10(5), 497-520.
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  • Irvine, K. N., Hoesly, D., Bell-Williams, R., & Warber, S. L. (2019). Biodiversity and spiritual well-being. Biodiversity and health in the face of climate change, 213-247.
  • Koburtay, T., Jamali, D., & Aljafari, A. (2023). Religion, spirituality, and well‐being: A systematic literature review and futuristic agenda. Business Ethics, the Environment & Responsibility, 32(1), 341-357.
  • Koenig, H. G., Peteet, J. R., VanderWeele, T. J. (2024). Handbook of Religion and Health. United States: Oxford University Press.
  • Koenig, H., King, D., Carson, V. B. (2012). Handbook of Religion and Health. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press.
  • Kwan, C. W., Ng, M. S., & Chan, C. W. (2017). The use of life review to enhance spiritual well‐being in patients with terminal illnesses: An integrative review. Journal of clinical nursing, 26(23-24), 4201-4211.
  • Lin, H. R., & Bauer‐Wu, S. M. (2003). Psycho‐spiritual well‐being in patients with advanced cancer: an integrative review of the literature. Journal of advanced nursing, 44(1), 69-80.
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  • Moberg, D. O., & Brusek, P. M. (1978). Spiritual well-being: A neglected subject in quality of life research. Social Indicators Research, 5, 303-323.
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  • Oman, D. (Ed.). (2018). Why Religion and Spirituality Matter for Public Health: Evidence, Implications, and Resources. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Perrin, K. M., & McDermott, R. J. (1997). The spiritual dimension of health: A review. American Journal of Health Studies, 13(2), 90.
  • Rahmat, H. K., Basri, A. S. H., Putra, R. M., Mulkiyan, M., Wahyuni, S. W., & Casmini, C. (2022). The Influenced Factors of Spiritual Well-Being: a Systematic Review. The Influenced Factors Of Spiritual Well-Being: A Systematic Review, 2(1), 43-58.
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  • Schreiber, J. A., & Brockopp, D. Y. (2012). Twenty-five years later—what do we know about religion/spirituality and psychological well-being among breast cancer survivors? A systematic review. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 6, 82-94.
  • Sharif-Nia, H., Froelicher, E. S., Hejazi, S., Moshtagh, M., Goudarzian, A. H., & Ebrahimi, F. (2023). Cross-cultural evaluation of the psychometric properties of the spiritual well-being scale: A systematic review. Journal of religion and health, 62(3), 2226-2251.
  • Smith-MacDonald, L., Norris, J. M., Raffin-Bouchal, S., & Sinclair, S. (2017). Spirituality and mental well-being in combat veterans: A systematic review. Military Medicine, 182(11-12), e1920-e1940.
  • Tirgari, B., Khaksari, M., Soltani, Z., Mirzaee, M., Saberi, S., & Bashiri, H. (2022). Spiritual well-being in patients with chronic diseases: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of religion and health, 61(5), 3969-3987.
  • Unterrainer, H. F., Lewis, A. J., & Fink, A. (2014). Religious/spiritual well-being, personality and mental health: A review of results and conceptual issues. Journal of religion and health, 53, 382-392.

Community Well-Being

  • Atkinson, S., Bagnall, A. M., Corcoran, R., South, J., & Curtis, S. (2020). Being well together: Individual subjective and community wellbeing. Journal of Happiness Studies, 21(5), 1903-1921.
  • Attard, M. C., Lanyon, L., Togher, L., & Rose, M. L. (2015). Consumer perspectives on community aphasia groups: a narrative literature review in the context of psychological well-being. Aphasiology, 29(8), 983-1019.
  • Attree, P., French, B., Milton, B., Povall, S., Whitehead, M., & Popay, J. (2011). The experience of community engagement for individuals: a rapid review of evidence. Health & social care in the community, 19(3), 250-260.
  • Christakopoulou, S., Dawson, J., & Gari, A. (2001). The community well-being questionnaire: Theoretical context and initial assessment of its reliability and validity. Social Indicators Research, 56, 319-349.
  • Cummins, R. A., & Lau, A. L. (2003). Community integration or community exposure? A review and discussion in relation to people with an intellectual disability. Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities, 16(2), 145-157.
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  • Dolan, P., Peasgood, T., & White, M. (2008). Do we really know what makes us happy? A review of the economic literature on the factors associated with subjective well-being. Journal of economic psychology, 29(1), 94-122.
  • Helliwell, J. F., & Putnam, R. D. (2004). The social context of well–being. Philosophical Transactions of the Royal Society of London. Series B: Biological Sciences, 359(1449), 1435-1446.
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  • Kee, Y., Lee, S. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2019). Perspectives on Community Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Kelley, G. A., Kelley, K. S., Hootman, J. M., & Jones, D. L. (2010). Exercise and global well-being in community-dwelling adults with fibromyalgia: a systematic review with meta-analysis. BMC Public Health, 10, 1-11.
  • Kirmayer, L. J., Sehdev, M., Whitley, R., Dandeneau, S. F., & Isaac, C. (2009). Community resilience: Models, metaphors and measures. International Journal of Indigenous Health, 5(1), 62-117.
  • Kraeger, P., Cloutier, S., & Talmage, C. (Eds.). (2017). New Dimensions in Community Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Kusel, J. (2001). Assessing well-being in forest dependent communities. Journal of Sustainable Forestry, 13(1-2), 359-384.
  • Mactaggart, F., McDermott, L., Tynan, A., & Gericke, C. (2016). Examining health and well‐being outcomes associated with mining activity in rural communities of high‐income countries: A systematic review. Australian Journal of Rural Health, 24(4), 230-237.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Mikesell, L., Bromley, E., & Khodyakov, D. (2013). Ethical community-engaged research: A literature review. American journal of public health, 103(12), e7-e14.
  • Milton, B., Attree, P., French, B., Povall, S., Whitehead, M., & Popay, J. (2012). The impact of community engagement on health and social outcomes: a systematic review. Community Development Journal, 47(3), 316-334.
  • Moscardo, G. (2014). Tourism and community leadership in rural regions: Linking mobility, entrepreneurship, tourism development and community well-being. Tourism Planning & Development, 11(3), 354-370.
  • Page-Reeves, J. M. (Ed.). (2019). Well-Being as a Multidimensional Concept: Understanding Connections Among Culture, Community, and Health. United States: Lexington Books.
  • Pérez, E., Braën, C., Boyer, G., Mercille, G., Rehany, É., Deslauriers, V., ... & Potvin, L. (2020). Neighbourhood community life and health: A systematic review of reviews. Health & place, 61, 102238.
  • Pollard, E. L., & Lee, P. D. (2003). Child well-being: A systematic review of the literature. Social indicators research, 61, 59-78.
  • Ryan, R. M., & Deci, E. L. (2001). On happiness and human potentials: A review of research on hedonic and eudaimonic well-being. Annual review of psychology, 52(1), 141-166.
  • Ryff, C. D. (2013). Psychological well-being revisited: Advances in the science and practice of eudaimonia. Psychotherapy and psychosomatics, 83(1), 10-28.
  • Shalowitz, M. U., Isacco, A., Barquin, N., Clark-Kauffman, E., Delger, P., Nelson, D., ... & Wagenaar, K. A. (2009). Community-based participatory research: a review of the literature with strategies for community engagement. Journal of Developmental & Behavioral Pediatrics, 30(4), 350-361.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Widgery, R. N., Lee, D. J., & Yu, G. B. (2010). Developing a measure of community well-being based on perceptions of impact in various life domains. Social Indicators Research, 96, 295-311.
  • Stevens, C., Ridzi, F., & Wray, L. (Eds.). (2022). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases IX. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Stone, A. A., & Mackie, C. (Eds.). (2013). Subjective Well-Being: Measuring Happiness, Suffering, and Other Dimensions of Experience. United States: National Academies Press.
  • Sung, H., & Phillips, R. G. (2018). Indicators and community well-being: Exploring a relational framework. International Journal of Community Well-Being, 1, 63-79.
  • Talò, C., Mannarini, T., & Rochira, A. (2014). Sense of community and community participation: A meta-analytic review. Social indicators research, 117, 1-28.
  • Topp, C. W., Østergaard, S. D., Søndergaard, S., & Bech, P. (2015). The WHO-5 Well-Being Index: a systematic review of the literature. Psychotherapy and psychosomatics, 84(3), 167-176.
  • Uysal, M., Sirgy, M. J., Woo, E., & Kim, H. L. (2016). Quality of life (QOL) and well-being research in tourism. Tourism management, 53, 244-261.
  • Wong, C., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Community Well-Being Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
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Health-related Quality of Life

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  • Al-Sari, U. A., Tobias, J., & Clark, E. (2016). Health-related quality of life in older people with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoporosis international, 27(10), 2891-2900.
  • Andresen, E. M., & Meyers, A. R. (2000). Health-related quality of life outcomes measures. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 81, S30-S45.
  • Asadi-Lari, M., Tamburini, M., & Gray, D. (2004). Patients' needs, satisfaction, and health related quality of life: towards a comprehensive model. Health and quality of life outcomes, 2, 1-15.
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  • Bize, R., Johnson, J. A., & Plotnikoff, R. C. (2007). Physical activity level and health-related quality of life in the general adult population: a systematic review. Preventive medicine, 45(6), 401-415.
  • Boberska, M., Szczuka, Z., Kruk, M., Knoll, N., Keller, J., Hohl, D. H., & Luszczynska, A. (2018). Sedentary behaviours and health-related quality of life. A systematic review and meta-analysis. Health psychology review, 12(2), 195-210.
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  • Bowling, A. (1997). Measuring Health: A Review of Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: Open University Press.
  • Bowling, A. (2001). Measuring Disease: A Review of Disease Specific Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Bowling, A. (2017). Measuring Health: a Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Chachamovich, J. R., Chachamovich, E., Ezer, H., Fleck, M. P., Knauth, D., & Passos, E. P. (2010). Investigating quality of life and health-related quality of life in infertility: a systematic review. Journal of Psychosomatic Obstetrics & Gynecology, 31(2), 101-110.
  • Choi, W. (2017). Health-Related Quality of Life Measures for Women with Menopausal Symptoms: A Systematic Review. United States: BiblioBazaar.
  • Clarke, S. A., & Eiser, C. (2004). The measurement of health-related quality of life (QOL) in paediatric clinical trials: a systematic review. Health and quality of life outcomes, 2, 1-5.
  • Coons, S. J., Rao, S., Keininger, D. L., & Hays, R. D. (2000). A comparative review of generic quality-of-life instruments. Pharmacoeconomics, 17, 13-35.
  • Crocker, T. F., Smith, J. K., & Skevington, S. M. (2015). Family and professionals underestimate quality of life across diverse cultures and health conditions: systematic review. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 68(5), 584-595.
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  • Doll, H., & Miravitlles, M. (2005). Health-related QOL in acute exacerbations of chronic bronchitis and chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a review of the literature. Pharmacoeconomics, 23, 345-363.
  • Dowdy, D. W., Eid, M. P., Sedrakyan, A., Mendez-Tellez, P. A., Pronovost, P. J., Herridge, M. S., & Needham, D. M. (2005). Quality of life in adult survivors of critical illness: a systematic review of the literature. Intensive care medicine, 31, 611-620.
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  • Engel, S. G., Adair, C. E., Hayas, C. L., & Abraham, S. (2009). Health‐related quality of life and eating disorders: A review and update. International Journal of Eating Disorders, 42(2), 179-187.
  • Farajzadeh, M., Gheshlagh, R. G., & Sayehmiri, K. (2017). Health related quality of life in Iranian elderly citizens: a systematic review and meta-analysis. International journal of community based nursing and midwifery, 5(2), 100.
  • Fayed, N., De Camargo, O. K., Kerr, E., Rosenbaum, P., Dubey, A., Bostan, C., ... & Cieza, A. (2012). Generic patient‐reported outcomes in child health research: a review of conceptual content using World Health Organization definitions. Developmental Medicine & Child Neurology, 54(12), 1085-1095.
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  • Ferriss, A. L. (2010). Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life: How to Enhance the Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Filbay, S. R., Ackerman, I. N., Russell, T. G., Macri, E. M., & Crossley, K. M. (2014). Health-related quality of life after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review. The American journal of sports medicine, 42(5), 1247-1255.
  • Gakhar, H., Kamali, A., & Holodniy, M. (2013). Health-related quality of life assessment after antiretroviral therapy: a review of the literature. Drugs, 73, 651-672.
  • Gerritsen, A. E., Allen, P. F., Witter, D. J., Bronkhorst, E. M., & Creugers, N. H. (2010). Tooth loss and oral health-related quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health and quality of life outcomes, 8, 1-11.
  • Golomb, B. A., Vickrey, B. G., & Hays, R. D. (2001). A review of health-related quality-of-life measures in stroke. Pharmacoeconomics, 19, 155-185.
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  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
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  • Lin, X. J., Lin, I. M., & Fan, S. Y. (2013). Methodological issues in measuring health-related quality of life. Tzu Chi Medical Journal, 25(1), 8-12.
  • Lithgow Campos, N. (2019). A Review of Health-Related Quality of Life Metrics and Questionnaries for Glaucoma. Puerto Rico: Inter American University of Puerto Rico, School of Optometry.
  • Liu, L. Y., King, B. A., & Craiglow, B. G. (2016). Health-related quality of life (HRQoL) among patients with alopecia areata (AA): a systematic review. Journal of the American Academy of Dermatology, 75(4), 806-812.
  • Llewellyn, C. D., McGurk, M., & Weinman, J. (2005). Are psycho-social and behavioural factors related to health related-quality of life in patients with head and neck cancer? A systematic review. Oral oncology, 41(5), 440-454.
  • Lohr, K. N. (2002). Assessing health status and quality-of-life instruments: attributes and review criteria. Quality of life Research, 11, 193-205.
  • Margolis, M. K., Coyne, K., Kennedy-Martin, T., Baker, T., Schein, O., & Revicki, D. A. (2002). Vision-specific instruments for the assessment of health-related quality of life and visual functioning: a literature review. Pharmacoeconomics, 20, 791-812.
  • Marinus, J., Ramaker, C., van Hilten, J. J., & Stiggelbout, A. (2002). Health related quality of life in Parkinson's disease: a systematic review of disease specific instruments. Journal of neurology, neurosurgery & psychiatry, 72(2), 241-248.
  • Mayo, N. E. (Ed.). (2015). ISOQOL Dictionary of Quality of Life and Health Outcomes Measurement. United States: International Society for Quality of Life Research (ISOQOL).
  • Mokhatri-Hesari, P., & Montazeri, A. (2020). Health-related quality of life in breast cancer patients: review of reviews from 2008 to 2018. Health and quality of life outcomes, 18, 1-25.
  • Morgan, P. A., Franks, P. J., & Moffatt, C. J. (2005). Health‐related quality of life with lymphoedema: a review of the literature. International wound journal, 2(1), 47-62.
  • Naito, M., Yuasa, H., Nomura, Y., Nakayama, T., Hamajima, N., & Hanada, N. (2006). Oral health status and health-related quality of life: a systematic review. Journal of oral science, 48(1), 1-7.
  • Oluchi, S. E., Manaf, R. A., Ismail, S., Kadir Shahar, H., Mahmud, A., & Udeani, T. K. (2021). Health related quality of life measurements for diabetes: a systematic review. International journal of environmental research and public health, 18(17), 9245.
  • Pequeno, N. P. F., Cabral, N. L. D. A., Marchioni, D. M., Lima, S. C. V. C., & Lyra, C. D. O. (2020). Quality of life assessment instruments for adults: a systematic review of population-based studies. Health and quality of life outcomes, 18, 1-13.
  • Phyo, A. Z. Z., Freak-Poli, R., Craig, H., Gasevic, D., Stocks, N. P., Gonzalez-Chica, D. A., & Ryan, J. (2020). Quality of life and mortality in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC public health, 20, 1-20.
  • Prutkin, J. M. (2002). A History of Quality of Life Measurements. United States: Yale University.
  • Revicki, D. A., Kleinman, L., & Cella, D. (2014). A history of health-related quality of life outcomes in psychiatry. Dialogues in clinical neuroscience, 16(2), 127-135.
  • Sitlinger, A., & Zafar, S. Y. (2018). Health-related quality of life: the impact on morbidity and mortality. Surgical Oncology Clinics, 27(4), 675-684.
  • Smith, S. C., Lamping, D. L., & Maclaine, G. D. H. (2012). Measuring health-related quality of life in diabetic peripheral neuropathy: a systematic review. Diabetes research and clinical practice, 96(3), 261-270.
  • Soh, S. E., Morris, M. E., & McGinley, J. L. (2011). Determinants of health-related quality of life in Parkinson’s disease: a systematic review. Parkinsonism & related disorders, 17(1), 1-9.
  • Solans, M., Pane, S., Estrada, M. D., Serra‐Sutton, V., Berra, S., Herdman, M., ... & Rajmil, L. (2008). Health‐related quality of life measurement in children and adolescents: a systematic review of generic and disease‐specific instruments. Value in health, 11(4), 742-764.
  • Spanemberg, J. C., Cardoso, J. A., Slob, E. M. G. B., & López-López, J. (2019). Quality of life related to oral health and its impact in adults. Journal of stomatology, oral and maxillofacial surgery, 120(3), 234-239.
  • Spieth, L. E., & Harris, C. V. (1996). Assessment of health-related quality of life in children and adolescents: an integrative review. Journal of pediatric psychology, 21(2), 175-193.
  • Stanescu, S., Kirby, S. E., Thomas, M., Yardley, L., & Ainsworth, B. (2019). A systematic review of psychological, physical health factors, and quality of life in adult asthma. NPJ primary care respiratory medicine, 29(1), 37.
  • Swigris, J. J., Kuschner, W. G., Jacobs, S. S., Wilson, S. R., & Gould, M. (2005). Health-related quality of life in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis: a systematic review. Thorax, 60(7), 588-594.
  • Tengs, T. O., Yu, M., & Luistro, E. (2001). Health-related quality of life after stroke a comprehensive review. Stroke, 32(4), 964-972.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2015). Qualitative Studies in Quality of Life: Methodology and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Unrath, M. (2010). Quality of Life of People Living with HIV: a Review of the Literature. Germany: GRIN Verlag.
  • Van der Woude, D. A., Pijnenborg, J. M., & de Vries, J. (2015). Health status and quality of life in postpartum women: a systematic review of associated factors. European journal of obstetrics & gynecology and reproductive biology, 185, 45-52.
  • Varni, J. W., Limbers, C., & Burwinkle, T. M. (2007). Literature review: health-related quality of life measurement in pediatric oncology: hearing the voices of the children. Journal of pediatric psychology, 32(9), 1151-1163.
  • Waddell, G., Burton, A. K. (2006). Is Work Good for Your Health and Well-being?. United Kingdom: Stationery Office.
  • Zautra, A., & Goodhart, D. (1979). Quality of life indicators: A review of the literature. Community Mental Health Reveiw, 4(1), 1-14.
  • Zheng, M., Jin, H., Shi, N., Duan, C., Wang, D., Yu, X., & Li, X. (2018). The relationship between health literacy and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Health and quality of life outcomes, 16, 1-10.

QOL/Social Indicators/Economics/Public Policy

  • Andrews, F. M. (1974). Social indicators of perceived life quality. Social indicators research, 1(3), 279-299.
  • Andrews, F. M. and S. B. Withey (1976). Social indicators of well-being: American's perceptions of life quality. New York, Plenum Press.
  • Armstrong, A., Francis, R., Bourne, M., & Dussuyer, I. (2002). Difficulties of developing and using social indicators to evaluate government programs: a critical review.
  • Barbotte, E., Guillemin, F., & Chau, N. (2001). Prevalence of impairments, disabilities, handicaps and quality of life in the general population: a review of recent literature. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 79(11), 1047-1055.
  • Boc, D. (2010). The Politics of Happiness : What Government Can Learn from the New Research on Well-Being. Princeton, New Jersey, Princeton University Press.
  • Capic, T., N. Li and R. A. Cummins (2018b). "Confirmation of Subjective Wellbeing Set-points: Foundational for Subjective Social Indicators." Social Indicators Research 137(1): 1-28.
  • Cummins, R. A., & Lau, A. L. (2006). Using health and subjective wellbeing for quality of life measurement: A review. Social policy review 18, 165-192.
  • Estoque, R. C., Togawa, T., Ooba, M., Gomi, K., Nakamura, S., Hijioka, Y., & Kameyama, Y. (2019). A review of quality of life (QOL) assessments and indicators: Towards a “QOL-Climate” assessment framework. Ambio, 48, 619-638.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (1992). A Selected Bibliography on Social Indicators and Quality of Life. United States: International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (2010). Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life: How to Enhance the Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Gilmartin, K. J. (1979). Social Indicators: An Annotated Bibliography of Current Literature. United Kingdom: Garland Pub..
  • Grasso, M., & Canova, L. (2008). An assessment of the quality of life in the European Union based on the social indicators approach. Social Indicators Research, 87, 1-25.
  • Gullone, E., & Cummins, R. (Eds.). (2012). The Universality of Subjective Wellbeing Indicators: A Multi-disciplinary and Multi-national Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Hagerty, M. R., Cummins, R., Ferriss, A. L., Land, K., Michalos, A. C., Peterson, M., ... & Vogel, J. (2001). Quality of life indexes for national policy: Review and agenda for research. Bulletin of Sociological Methodology/Bulletin de Méthodologie Sociologique, 71(1), 58-78.
  • Hamburger, P. L. (2011). Social Indicators-A Marketing Perspective.
  • King, M. F., Renó, V. F., & Novo, E. M. (2014). The concept, dimensions and methods of assessment of human well-being within a socioecological context: a literature review. Social indicators research, 116, 681-698.
  • Lambiri, D., Biagi, B., & Royuela, V. (2007). Quality of life in the economic and urban economic literature. Social indicators research, 84, 1-25.
  • Land, K. C. (1983). Social indicators. Annual review of sociology, 9(1), 1-26.
  • Land, K. C., & Ferriss, A. L. (2007). The sociology of social indicators. The Handbook of 21st Century Sociology, 518-526.
  • Land, K. C., & Michalos, A. C. (2018). Fifty years after the social indicators movement: Has the promise been fulfilled? An assessment an agenda for the future. Social Indicators Research, 135, 835-868.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C., & Sirgy, M. J. (2011). Prologue: The development and evolution of research on social indicators and quality of life (QOL). Handbook of social indicators and quality of life research, 1-22.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Liu, B. C. (1974). Quality of life indicators: A preliminary investigation. Social Indicators Research, 1, 187-208.
  • Losada-Puente, L., Araújo, A. M., & Muñoz-Cantero, J. M. (2020). A systematic review of the assessment of quality of life in adolescents. Social Indicators Research, 147(3), 1039-1057.
  • Maggino, F. (Ed.). (2017). Complexity in Society: From Indicators Construction to Their Synthesis. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Maggino, F., & Zumbo, B. D. (2011). Measuring the quality of life and the construction of social indicators. In Handbook of social indicators and quality of life research (pp. 201-238). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands.
  • Makai, P., Brouwer, W. B., Koopmanschap, M. A., Stolk, E. A., & Nieboer, A. P. (2014). Quality of life instruments for economic evaluations in health and social care for older people: a systematic review. Social science & medicine, 102, 83-93.
  • McGillivray, M. (Ed.). (2006). Human Well-Being: Concept and Measurement. United Kingdom: Palgrave Macmillan UK.
  • Michalos, A. C. (Ed.). (2005). Citation Classics from Social Indicators Research: The Most Cited Articles Edited and Introduced by Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C., Huschka, D., & Møller, V. (Eds.). (2008). Barometers of Quality of Life Around the Globe: How Are We Doing?. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2003). Essays on the Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Connecting the Quality of Life Theory to Health, Well-being and Education: The Selected Works of Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2017). Development of Quality of Life Theory and Its Instruments: The Selected Works of Alex. C. Michalos. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Mittal, S., Chadchan, J., & Mishra, S. K. (2020). Review of concepts, tools and indices for the assessment of urban quality of life. Social Indicators Research, 149, 187-214.
  • Moberg, D. O. (1979). The development of social indicators for quality of life research. Sociological Analysis, 40(1), 11-26.
  • Moons, P., Budts, W., & De Geest, S. (2006). Critique on the conceptualisation of quality of life: a review and evaluation of different conceptual approaches. International journal of nursing studies, 43(7), 891-901.
  • Murray, A. L., Merwin, D. J., Stamas, J. D., Vidergar, J. J., Wilkinson, P. F. (1976). Quality of Life: A Bibliography of Objective and Perceptual Social Indicators. United States: Council of Planning Librarians.
  • Noll, H. H. (2004). Social indicators and quality of life research: Background, achievements and current trends. In Advances in sociological knowledge: Over half a century (pp. 151-181). Wiesbaden: VS Verlag für Sozialwissenschaften.
  • OECD. (2013). OECD Guidelines on Measuring Subjective Well-being. United States: OECD Publishing.
  • Palys, T. S., & Little, B. R. (1980). Social indicators and the quality of life. Canadian Psychology/Psychologie Canadienne, 21(2), 67.
  • Pissourios, I. A. (2013). An interdisciplinary study on indicators: A comparative review of quality-of-life, macroeconomic, environmental, welfare and sustainability indicators. Ecological indicators, 34, 420-427.
  • Rahtz, D., Lee, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2012). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Rahtz, D., Sirgy, M. J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2011). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases V. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Raphael, D., Renwick, R., Brown, I., & Rootman, I. (1996). Quality of life indicators and health: Current status and emerging conceptions. Social indicators research, 39, 65-88.
  • Schalock, R. L., Verdugo, M. Á. (2002). Handbook on Quality of Life for Human Service Practitioners. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Sharpe, A. (1999). A survey of indicators of economic and social well-being. Ottawa: Centre for the Study of Living Standards.
  • Sharpe, A. (2004). Literature review of frameworks for macro-indicators (Vol. 3). Ottawa: Centre for the study of Living Standards.
  • Shek, D. T., & Lee, B. M. (2007). A comprehensive review of quality of life (QOL) research in Hong Kong. The Scientific World Journal, 7(1), 1222-1229.
  • Sinha, B. R. K. (Ed.). (2019). Multidimensional Approach to Quality of Life Issues: A Spatial Analysis. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2011). Theoretical perspectives guiding QOL indicator projects. Social Indicators Research, 103, 1-22.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Phillips, R., & Rahtz, D. (Eds.). (2009). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases III. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Phillips, R., & Rahtz, D. (Eds.). (2009). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases IV. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2022). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: A Guide for Community Indicators Projects. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Skevington, S. M., & Epton, T. (2018). How will the sustainable development goals deliver changes in well-being? A systematic review and meta-analysis to investigate whether WHOQOL-BREF scores respond to change. BMJ global health, 3(Suppl 1), e000609.
  • Sollis, K., Yap, M., Campbell, P., & Biddle, N. (2022). Conceptualisations of wellbeing and quality of life: A systematic review of participatory studies. World Development, 160, 106073.
  • Stevens, C., Holden, M., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2018). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases VII. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Stevens, C., Ridzi, F., & Wray, L. (Eds.). (2022). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases IX. Switzerland: Springer International Publishing.
  • Suk, H., & Hall, J. (2019, August). Integrating quality of life in sociotechnical design: A review of microgrid design tools and social indicators. In International Design Engineering Technical Conferences and Computers and Information in Engineering Conference (Vol. 59193, p. V02BT03A047). American Society of Mechanical Engineers.
  • Teghe, D., & Rendell, K. (2005). Social wellbeing: A literature review. School of Social Work & Welfare Studies, CQU: Rockhampton, Australia.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2015). Qualitative Studies in Quality of Life: Methodology and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • United Nations. Statistical Office. (1989). Handbook on Social Indicators. United States: UN.
  • Uysal, M., & Sirgy, M. J. (2019). Quality-of-life indicators as performance measures. Annals of Tourism Research, 76, 291-300.
  • Uysal, M., Sirgy, M. J., Woo, E., & Kim, H. L. (2016). Quality of life (QOL) and well-being research in tourism. Tourism management, 53, 244-261.
  • Van Hecke, N., Claes, C., Vanderplasschen, W., De Maeyer, J., De Witte, N., & Vandevelde, S. (2018). Conceptualisation and measurement of quality of life based on Schalock and Verdugo’s model: A cross-disciplinary review of the literature. Social Indicators Research, 137, 335-351.
  • Verdugo, M. A., Schalock, R. L., Keith, K. D., & Stancliffe, R. J. (2005). Quality of life and its measurement: Important principles and guidelines. Journal of intellectual disability research, 49(10), 707-717.
  • Vogel, J., Hagerty, M. R., & Møller, V. (Eds.). (2006). Assessing Quality of Life and Living Conditions to Guide National Policy: The State of the Art. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Vogel, J., Hagerty, M. R., & Moller, V. (Eds.). (2014). Assessing Quality of Life and Living Conditions to Guide National Policy. Netherlands: Springer.
  • Wallander, J. L., & Koot, H. M. (2016). Quality of life in children: A critical examination of concepts, approaches, issues, and future directions. Clinical psychology review, 45, 131-143.
  • Zautra, A., & Goodhart, D. (1979). Quality of life indicators: A review of the literature. Community Mental Health Reveiw, 4(1), 1-14.
  • Zautra, A. J., Goodhart, D. (1979). Quality of Life Indicators: A Review of the Literature.
  • Zumbo, B. D. (Ed.). (2013). Advances in Quality of Life Research 2001. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Zumbo, B. D., & Chan, E. K. H. (Eds.). (2014). Validity and Validation in Social, Behavioral, and Health Sciences. Germany: Springer International Publishing.

QOL and Military Issues

  • Balayan, K., Kahloon, M., Tobia, G., Postolova, A., Peek, H., Akopyan, A., ... & IsHak, W. W. (2014). The impact of posttraumatic stress disorder on the quality of life: a systematic review. International Neuropsychiatric Disease Journal, 2(5), 214-233.
  • Bello‐Utu, C. F., & DeSocio, J. E. (2015). Military deployment and reintegration: A systematic review of child coping. Journal of Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Nursing, 28(1), 23-34.
  • Boehmer, T. K., Boothe, V. L., Flanders, W. D., & Barrett, D. H. (2003). Health-related quality of life of US military personnel: a population-based study. Military medicine, 168(11), 941-947.
  • Boos, C. J., De Villiers, N., Dyball, D., McConnell, A., & Bennett, A. N. (2019). The Relationship between Military Combat and Cardiovascular Risk: A Systematic Review and Meta‐Analysis. International journal of vascular medicine, 2019(1), 9849465.
  • Caddick, N., & Smith, B. (2014). The impact of sport and physical activity on the well-being of combat veterans: A systematic review. Psychology of sport and exercise, 15(1), 9-18.
  • Caddick, N., Cullen, H., Clarke, A., Fossey, M., Hill, M., McGill, G., ... & D KIERNAN, M. A. T. T. H. E. W. (2019). Ageing, limb-loss and military veterans: a systematic review of the literature. Ageing & Society, 39(8), 1582-1610.
  • Christensen, J., Ipsen, T., Doherty, P., & Langberg, H. (2016). Physical and social factors determining quality of life for veterans with lower-limb amputation (s): a systematic review. Disability and rehabilitation, 38(24), 2345-2353.
  • Creech, S. K., Hadley, W., & Borsari, B. (2014). The impact of military deployment and reintegration on children and parenting: a systematic review. Professional Psychology: Research and Practice, 45(6), 452.
  • Currier, J. M., Drescher, K. D., Holland, J. M., Lisman, R., & Foy, D. W. (2016). Spirituality, forgiveness, and quality of life: Testing a mediational model with military veterans with PTSD. The International Journal for the Psychology of Religion, 26(2), 167-179.
  • Elnitsky, C. A., Blevins, C. L., Fisher, M. P., & Magruder, K. (2017). Military service member and veteran reintegration: A critical review and adapted ecological model. American Journal of Orthopsychiatry, 87(2), 114.
  • Filbay, S. R., Ackerman, I. N., Russell, T. G., Macri, E. M., & Crossley, K. M. (2014). Health-related quality of life after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a systematic review. The American journal of sports medicine, 42(5), 1247-1255.
  • Gheshlagh, R. G., Nazari, M., Rastgoo, F., Dalvand, S., Farajzadeh, M., & Ebadi, A. (2018). Quality of life in Iranian war veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of Military Medicine, 19(6), 523-531.
  • Glaser, D. N., & Dutcher, J. S. (Eds.). (1994). Quality of Life: Literature Review and Recommendations for Measurement of Military Outcomes. United States: Defense Technical Information Center.
  • Goldberg, S. B., Riordan, K. M., Sun, S., Kearney, D. J., & Simpson, T. L. (2020). Efficacy and acceptability of mindfulness-based interventions for military veterans: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of psychosomatic research, 138, 110232.
  • Greenhalgh, M., Kulich, H., Blaauw, E., Turner, R., Peterson, S., Cooper, R. A., & Songer, T. (2021). Health outcomes used to determine facets of health-related quality of life for post-9/11 veterans using assistive technology for a combat-related mobility impairment: A literature review. Military Medicine, 186(11-12), 1106-1114.
  • Hindelang, R. L. (2002). Quality of Life (QOL) in the Military: The Validation of a QOL Model for Predicting US Marine Corps Member's Reenlistment Intentions. University of Memphis.
  • Hindelang, R. L., Schwerin, M. J., & Farmer, W. L. (2004). Quality of life (QOL) in the US Marine Corps: The validation of a QOL model for predicting reenlistment intentions. Military Psychology, 16(2), 115-134.
  • Kavanagh, J. (2005). Stress and performance: A review of the literature and its applicability to the military (pp. 1-86). Rand.
  • Koenig, H. G., Youssef, N. A., & Pearce, M. (2019). Assessment of moral injury in veterans and active duty military personnel with PTSD: A review. Frontiers in psychiatry, 10, 443.
  • Laurence, J. H., & Matthews, M. D. (Eds.). (2012). The Oxford Handbook of Military Psychology. United Kingdom: Oxford University Press, USA.
  • MacLean, A., & Elder Jr, G. H. (2007). Military service in the life course. Annu. Rev. Sociol., 33(1), 175-196.
  • Mark, K. M., Stevelink, S. A., Choi, J., & Fear, N. T. (2018). Post-traumatic growth in the military: a systematic review. Occupational and environmental medicine, 75(12), 904-915.
  • Oster, C., Morello, A., Venning, A., Redpath, P., & Lawn, S. (2017). The health and wellbeing needs of veterans: a rapid review. BMC psychiatry, 17, 1-14.
  • Satkin, M., Ghanei, M., Ebadi, A., Allahverdi, S., & Elikaei, M. (2017). The quality of life of mustard gas victims: A systematic review. Tanaffos, 16(2), 115.
  • Schnurr, P. P., Lunney, C. A., Bovin, M. J., & Marx, B. P. (2009). Posttraumatic stress disorder and quality of life: Extension of findings to veterans of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan. Clinical psychology review, 29(8), 727-735.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Smith-MacDonald, L., Norris, J. M., Raffin-Bouchal, S., & Sinclair, S. (2017). Spirituality and mental well-being in combat veterans: A systematic review. Military Medicine, 182(11-12), e1920-e1940.
  • Stevelink, S. A. M., Malcolm, E. M., Mason, C., Jenkins, S., Sundin, J., & Fear, N. T. (2015). The prevalence of mental health disorders in (ex-) military personnel with a physical impairment: a systematic review. Occupational and environmental medicine, 72(4), 243-251.
  • Trautmann, J., Alhusen, J., & Gross, D. (2015). Impact of deployment on military families with young children: A systematic review. Nursing outlook, 63(6), 656-679.
  • Trivedi, K. H., Schlett, C. D., Tribble, D. R., Monteville, M. R., Sanders, J. W., & Riddle, M. S. (2011). The impact of post-infectious functional gastrointestinal disorders and symptoms on the health-related quality of life of US military personnel returning from deployment to the Middle East. Digestive diseases and sciences, 56, 3602-3609.
  • Walker, R. A., Smith, P. M., Limbert, C., & Colclough, M. (2020). The psychosocial effects of physical activity on military veterans that are wounded, injured, and/or sick: a narrative synthesis systematic review of quantitative evidence. Military Behavioral Health, 8(3), 292-307.
  • Womack, F. (1996). Quality of Life Measurement and Analysis (QUAILMAN). United States: Defense Technical Information Center.

QOL and Gender Issues

  • Akhavan, A. A., Sandhu, S., Ndem, I., & Ogunleye, A. A. (2021). A review of gender affirmation surgery: what we know, and what we need to know. Surgery, 170(1), 336-340.
  • Alcon, A., Kennedy, A., Wang, E., Piper, M., Loeliger, K., Admassu, N., ... & Kim, E. A. (2021). Quantifying the psychosocial benefits of masculinizing mastectomy in trans male patients with patient-reported outcomes: the University of California, San Francisco, Gender Quality of Life Survey. Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery, 147(5), 731e-740e.
  • Andela, C. D., Scharloo, M., Pereira, A. M., Kaptein, A. A., & Biermasz, N. R. (2015). Quality of life (QoL) impairments in patients with a pituitary adenoma: a systematic review of QoL studies. Pituitary, 18, 752-776.
  • Anguzu, R., Nagavally, S., Dawson, A. Z., Walker, R. J., & Egede, L. E. (2021). Age and gender differences in trends and impact of depression on quality of life in the United States, 2008 to 2016. Women's Health Issues, 31(4), 353-365.
  • Arden-Close, E., Pacey, A., & Eiser, C. (2010). Health-related quality of life in survivors of lymphoma: a systematic review and methodological critique. Leukemia & lymphoma, 51(4), 628-640.
  • Baker, K. E., Wilson, L. M., Sharma, R., Dukhanin, V., McArthur, K., & Robinson, K. A. (2021). Hormone therapy, mental health, and quality of life among transgender people: a systematic review. Journal of the Endocrine Society, 5(4), bvab011.
  • Boehlen, F. H., Maatouk, I., Friederich, H. C., Schoettker, B., Brenner, H., & Wild, B. (2022). Loneliness as a gender-specific predictor of physical and mental health-related quality of life in older adults. Quality of Life Research, 1-11.
  • Bonsaksen, T. (2012). Exploring gender differences in quality of life. Mental Health Review Journal, 17(1), 39-49.
  • Bowman, S. J., Casey, L. J., McAloon, J., & Wootton, B. M. (2022). Assessing gender dysphoria: A systematic review of patient-reported outcome measures. Psychology of Sexual Orientation and Gender Diversity, 9(4), 398.
  • Brouwers, C., Van den Broek, K. C., Denollet, J., & Pedersen, S. S. (2011). Gender disparities in psychological distress and quality of life among patients with an implantable cardioverter defibrillator. Pacing and clinical electrophysiology, 34(7), 798-803.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Campón-Cerro, A. M., Folgado-Fernández, J. A., & Hernández-Mogollón, J. M. (Eds.). (2018). Best Practices in Hospitality and Tourism Marketing and Management: A Quality of Life Perspective. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Chraif, M., & Dumitru, D. (2015). Gender differences on wellbeing and quality of life at young students at psychology. Procedia-Social and Behavioral Sciences, 180, 1579-1583.
  • Coluccia, A., Fagiolini, A., Ferretti, F., Pozza, A., Costoloni, G., Bolognesi, S., & Goracci, A. (2016). Adult obsessive–compulsive disorder and quality of life outcomes: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Asian Journal of Psychiatry, 22, 41-52.
  • Crispino, P., Gino, M., Barbagelata, E., Ciarambino, T., Politi, C., Ambrosino, I., ... & Vacante, M. (2021). Gender differences and quality of life in Parkinson’s disease. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 18(1), 198.
  • Dahlen, S., Connolly, D., Arif, I., Junejo, M. H., Bewley, S., & Meads, C. (2021). International clinical practice guidelines for gender minority/trans people: systematic review and quality assessment. BMJ open, 11(4), e048943.
  • Defreyne, J., Motmans, J., & T’sjoen, G. (2017). Healthcare costs and quality of life outcomes following gender affirming surgery in trans men: a review. Expert Review of Pharmacoeconomics & Outcomes Research, 17(6), 543-556.
  • del Castillo, L. S., Ruiz-Perez, I., & de Labry Lima, A. O. (2010). Biological, psychosocial, therapeutic and quality of life inequalities between HIV-positive men and women-a review from a gender perspective. Aids Rev, 12(2), 113-120.
  • Dowdy, D. W., Eid, M. P., Sedrakyan, A., Mendez-Tellez, P. A., Pronovost, P. J., Herridge, M. S., & Needham, D. M. (2005). Quality of life in adult survivors of critical illness: a systematic review of the literature. Intensive care medicine, 31, 611-620.
  • DunnGalvin, A., Hourihane, J. O. B., Frewer, L., Knibb, R. C., Oude Elberink, J. N. G., & Klinge, I. (2006). Incorporating a gender dimension in food allergy research: a review. Allergy, 61(11), 1336-1343.
  • Dunning, H., Janzen, B., Williams, A., Abonyi, S., Jeffery, B., Randall, J. E., ... & Carr, T. (2006). A gender analysis of quality of life in Saskatoon, Saskatchewan. GeoJournal, 65, 393-407.
  • Dy, G. W., Nolan, I. T., Hotaling, J., & Myers, J. B. (2019). Patient reported outcome measures and quality of life assessment in genital gender confirming surgery. Translational Andrology and Urology, 8(3), 228.
  • Eckermann, E. (Ed.). (2013). Gender, lifespan and quality of life: An international perspective (Vol. 53). Springer Science & Business Media.
  • Eckermann, E. (Ed.). (2013). Gender, Lifespan and Quality of Life: An International Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Eckermann, L. (2000). Gendering indicators of health and well-being: Is quality of life gender neutral?. Social Indicators Research, 52(1), 29-54.
  • Fteropoulli, T., Stygall, J., Cullen, S., Deanfield, J., & Newman, S. P. (2013). Quality of life of adult congenital heart disease patients: a systematic review of the literature. Cardiology in the Young, 23(4), 473-485.
  • Gillams, K., Juliebø-Jones, P., Juliebø, S. Ø., & Somani, B. K. (2021). Gender differences in kidney stone disease (KSD): findings from a systematic review. Current urology reports, 22, 1-8.
  • Houghton, L. A., Heitkemper, M., Crowell, M. D., Emmanuel, A., Halpert, A., McRoberts, J. A., & Toner, B. (2016). Age, gender, and women’s health and the patient. Gastroenterology, 150(6), 1332-1343.
  • Islam, M. R., Kraeger, P., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2024). Social (In)equality, Community Well-being and Quality of Life. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
  • Javier, C., Crimston, C. R., & Barlow, F. K. (2022). Surgical satisfaction and quality of life outcomes reported by transgender men and women at least one year post gender-affirming surgery: A systematic literature review. International Journal of Transgender Health, 23(3), 255-273.
  • Kim, Y. S., & Kim, N. (2018). Sex-gender differences in irritable bowel syndrome. Journal of neurogastroenterology and motility, 24(4), 544.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Luppa, M., Sikorski, C., Luck, T., Ehreke, L., Konnopka, A., Wiese, B., ... & Riedel-Heller, S. G. (2012). Age-and gender-specific prevalence of depression in latest-life–systematic review and meta-analysis. Journal of affective disorders, 136(3), 212-221.
  • McCaughan, E., Prue, G., & Parahoo, K. (2009). A systematic review of quantitative studies reporting selected patient experienced outcomes, with a specific focus on gender differences in people with colorectal cancer. European Journal of Oncology Nursing, 13(5), 376-385.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Michel, G., Bisegger, C., Fuhr, D. C., Abel, T., & Kidscreen Group. (2009). Age and gender differences in health-related quality of life of children and adolescents in Europe: a multilevel analysis. Quality of life research, 18, 1147-1157.
  • Mikkelsen, C. A., Martinez, J., & Phillips, R. (Eds.). (2020). Handbook of Quality of Life and Sustainability. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Miller, A., & Dishon, S. (2006). Health-related quality of life in multiple sclerosis: the impact of disability, gender and employment status. Quality of life research, 15, 259-271.
  • Mohanty, S., Trivedi, C., Gianni, C., & Natale, A. (2018). Gender specific considerations in atrial fibrillation treatment: a review. Expert Opinion on Pharmacotherapy, 19(4), 365-374.
  • Muermann, M. M., & Wassersug, R. J. (2022). Prostate cancer from a sex and gender perspective: a review. Sexual Medicine Reviews, 10(1), 142-154.
  • Murad, M. H., Elamin, M. B., Garcia, M. Z., Mullan, R. J., Murad, A., Erwin, P. J., & Montori, V. M. (2010). Hormonal therapy and sex reassignment: A systematic review and meta‐analysis of quality of life and psychosocial outcomes. Clinical endocrinology, 72(2), 214-231.
  • Nobili, A., Glazebrook, C., & Arcelus, J. (2018). Quality of life of treatment-seeking transgender adults: A systematic review and meta-analysis. Reviews in Endocrine and Metabolic Disorders, 19(3), 199-220.
  • O’Bryan, J., Scribani, M., Leon, K., Tallman, N., Wolf-Gould, C., Wolf-Gould, C., & Gadomski, A. (2020). Health-related quality of life among transgender and gender expansive youth at a rural gender wellness clinic. Quality of Life Research, 29, 1597-1607.
  • Oeyen, S. G., Vandijck, D. M., Benoit, D. D., Annemans, L., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2010). Quality of life after intensive care: a systematic review of the literature. Critical care medicine, 38(12), 2386-2400.
  • Pang, C., & Humphris, G. (2021). The relationship between fears of cancer recurrence and patient gender: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Frontiers in psychology, 12, 640866.
  • Passos, T. S., Teixeira, M. S., & Almeida-Santos, M. A. (2020). Quality of life after gender affirmation surgery: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. Sexuality Research and Social Policy, 17(2), 252-262.
  • Phyo, A. Z. Z., Freak-Poli, R., Craig, H., Gasevic, D., Stocks, N. P., Gonzalez-Chica, D. A., & Ryan, J. (2020). Quality of life and mortality in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC public health, 20, 1-20.
  • Rissanen, R., Berg, H. Y., & Hasselberg, M. (2017). Quality of life following road traffic injury: A systematic literature review. Accident Analysis & Prevention, 108, 308-320.
  • Robinson, J. G., & Molzahn, A. E. (2007). Sexuality and quality of life. Journal of Gerontological Nursing, 33(3), 19-29.
  • Robles, P. G., Brooks, D., Goldstein, R., Salbach, N., & Mathur, S. (2014). Gender-associated differences in pulmonary rehabilitation outcomes in people with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease: a systematic review. Journal of cardiopulmonary rehabilitation and prevention, 34(2), 87-97.
  • Saboya, P. P., Bodanese, L. C., Zimmermann, P. R., Gustavo, A. D. S., Assumpção, C. M., & Londero, F. (2016). Metabolic syndrome and quality of life: a systematic review. Revista latino-americana de enfermagem, 24, e2848.
  • Sadovnick, A. D., & Houtchens, M. K. (Eds.). (2017). Health Issues in Women with Multiple Sclerosis. Austria: Springer Vienna.
  • Sammarco, A. (2016). Women’s Health Issues Across the Life Cycle. United States: Jones & Bartlett Learning.
  • Shafie, S., Samari, E., Jeyagurunathan, A., Abdin, E., Chang, S., Chong, S. A., & Subramaniam, M. (2021). Gender difference in quality of life (QoL) among outpatients with schizophrenia in a tertiary care setting. BMC psychiatry, 21, 1-9.
  • Shih, M. L., Tsai, S. T., Chen, H. M., Chou, F. H., & Liu, Y. (2020). Gender differences? Factors related to quality of life among patients with Heart failure. Women & Health, 60(4), 382-395.
  • Shrestha, A., Martin, C., Burton, M., Walters, S., Collins, K., & Wyld, L. (2019). Quality of life versus length of life considerations in cancer patients: a systematic literature review. Psycho‐oncology, 28(7), 1367-1380.
  • Simbar, M., Nazarpour, S., Mirzababaie, M., Emam Hadi, M. A., Ramezani Tehrani, F., & Alavi Majd, H. (2018). Quality of life and body image of individuals with gender dysphoria. Journal of sex & marital therapy, 44(6), 523-532.
  • Sinha, B. R. K. (Ed.). (2019). Multidimensional Approach to Quality of Life Issues: A Spatial Analysis. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Sirgy, M. J., & Uysal, M. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research II: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists, Residents of Host Communities and Service Providers. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Solis, A. C., & Lotufo-Neto, F. (2019). Predictors of quality of life in Brazilian medical students: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Brazilian Journal of Psychiatry, 41, 556-567.
  • Stern, M., Mazzeo, S. E., Gerke, C. K., Porter, J. S., Bean, M. K., & Laver, J. H. (2007). Gender, ethnicity, psychosocial factors, and quality of life among severely overweight, treatment-seeking adolescents. Journal of Pediatric Psychology, 32(1), 90-94.
  • Swan, J., Phillips, T. M., Sanders, T., Mullens, A. B., Debattista, J., & Brömdal, A. (2023). Mental health and quality of life outcomes of gender-affirming surgery: A systematic literature review. Journal of Gay & Lesbian Mental Health, 27(1), 2-45.
  • Tackmann, E. (2020). Health-related quality of life in adult heart-transplant recipients—a systematic review. Herz, 45(5), 475-482.
  • Tschon, M., Contartese, D., Pagani, S., Borsari, V., & Fini, M. (2021). Gender and sex are key determinants in osteoarthritis not only confounding variables. A systematic review of clinical data. Journal of clinical medicine, 10(14), 3178.
  • van Leerdam, T. R., Zajac, J. D., & Cheung, A. S. (2023). The effect of gender-affirming hormones on gender dysphoria, quality of life, and psychological functioning in transgender individuals: a systematic review. Transgender Health, 8(1), 6-21.
  • Vitaloni, M., Botto-van Bemden, A., Sciortino Contreras, R. M., Scotton, D., Bibas, M., Quintero, M., ... & Verges, J. (2019). Global management of patients with knee osteoarthritis begins with quality of life assessment: a systematic review. BMC musculoskeletal disorders, 20, 1-12.
  • Wu, J., & Connerley, M. L. (Eds.). (2015). Handbook on Well-Being of Working Women. Germany: Springer Netherlands.

QOL and Social Class Issues

  • Bowling, A. (2017). Measuring Health: a Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Chen, Y., Hicks, A., & While, A. E. (2013). Quality of life of older people in China: A systematic review. Reviews in Clinical Gerontology, 23(1), 88-100.
  • Didsbury, M. S., Kim, S., Medway, M. M., Tong, A., McTaggart, S. J., Walker, A. M., ... & Wong, G. (2016). Socio‐economic status and quality of life in children with chronic disease: A systematic review. Journal of paediatrics and child health, 52(12), 1062-1069.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Ellina, P., Middleton, N., Lambrinou, E., & Kouta, C. (2019). Investigation of socioeconomic inequalities in health-related quality of life across Europe: a systematic review. Diversity and equality in health and care, 16(4).
  • Fein, O. (1995). The influence of social class on health status: American and British research on health inequalities. Journal of General Internal Medicine, 10, 577-586.
  • Foster, J. H., Powell, J. E., Marshall, E. J., & Peters, T. J. (1999). Quality of life in alcohol-dependent subjects–a review. Quality of life research, 8, 255-261.
  • Gallagher, M., Muldoon, O. T., & Pettigrew, J. (2015). An integrative review of social and occupational factors influencing health and wellbeing. Frontiers in psychology, 6, 1281.
  • Hammell, K. W. (2004). Exploring quality of life following high spinal cord injury: a review and critique. Spinal cord, 42(9), 491-502.
  • Kim, J. H., & Park, E. C. (2015). Impact of socioeconomic status and subjective social class on overall and health-related quality of life. BMC public health, 15, 1-15.
  • Kraus, M. W., Piff, P. K., Mendoza-Denton, R., Rheinschmidt, M. L., & Keltner, D. (2012). Social class, solipsism, and contextualism: how the rich are different from the poor. Psychological review, 119(3), 546.
  • Kraus, M. W., Tan, J. J., & Tannenbaum, M. B. (2013). The social ladder: A rank-based perspective on social class. Psychological Inquiry, 24(2), 81-96.
  • Kyle, T., & Dunn, J. R. (2008). Effects of housing circumstances on health, quality of life and healthcare use for people with severe mental illness: a review. Health & social care in the community, 16(1), 1-15.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Liem, R., & Liem, J. (1978). Social class and mental illness reconsidered: The role of economic stress and social support. Journal of health and social behavior, 139-156.
  • Michalos, A. (Ed.). (2005). Citation Classics from Social Indicators Research: The Most Cited Articles Edited and Introduced by Alex C. Michalos. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Niedzwiedz, C. L., Katikireddi, S. V., Pell, J. P., & Mitchell, R. (2012). Life course socio-economic position and quality of life in adulthood: a systematic review of life course models. BMC public health, 12, 1-11.
  • Samli, A. C., Rahtz, D., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (1998). Materialism and quality of life. Social indicators research, 43, 227-260.
  • Sirgy, M. J., & Rahtz, D. (Eds.). (2004). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J., & Uysal, M. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research II: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists, Residents of Host Communities and Service Providers. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Perdue, R. (Eds.). (2012). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host Communities. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Van Regenmortel, S., De Donder, L., Dury, S., Smetcoren, A. S., De Witte, N., & Verté, D. (2016). Social exclusion in later life: A systematic review of the literature. Journal of Population Ageing, 9, 315-344.
  • Whelan, C. T., Russell, H., & Fahey, T. (Eds.). (2008). Quality of Life in Ireland: Social Impact of Economic Boom. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Wilkinson, R. G., & Pickett, K. E. (2006). Income inequality and population health: a review and explanation of the evidence. Social science & medicine, 62(7), 1768-1784.
  • Williams, D. R. (1990). Socioeconomic differentials in health: A review and redirection. Social psychology quarterly, 81-99.
  • Zautra, A., & Goodhart, D. (1979). Quality of life indicators: A review of the literature. Community Mental Health Reveiw, 4(1), 1-14.
  • Zhang, M., McGrath, C., & Hägg, U. (2006). The impact of malocclusion and its treatment on quality of life: a literature review. International journal of paediatric dentistry, 16(6), 381-387.

QOL and Issues Related to Marital Status

  • Berry, E., Davies, M., & Dempster, M. (2017). Exploring the effectiveness of couples interventions for adults living with a chronic physical illness: A systematic review. Patient Education and Counseling, 100(7), 1287-1303.
  • Bowling, A. (2017). Measuring Health: a Review of Subjective Health, Well-Being and Quality of Life Measurement Scales. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (2010). Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life: How to Enhance the Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Hertzog, S. M. (2010). Is Marriage Good for Your Health? The Influential Role of Marital Quality and Life Events on Individual-level Health and Well-being. (n.p.): Cornell University.
  • Jisha, P. R., & Thomas, I. (2016). Quality of life and infertility: influence of gender, years of marital life, resilience, and anxiety. Psychological Studies, 61, 159-169.
  • Karney, B. R., & Bradbury, T. N. (1995). The longitudinal course of marital quality and stability: A review of theory, methods, and research. Psychological bulletin, 118(1), 3.
  • Lagadec, N., Steinecker, M., Kapassi, A., Magnier, A. M., Chastang, J., Robert, S., ... & Ibanez, G. (2018). Factors influencing the quality of life of pregnant women: a systematic review. BMC pregnancy and childbirth, 18, 1-14.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Li, Q., & Loke, A. Y. (2014). A systematic review of spousal couple‐based intervention studies for couples coping with cancer: direction for the development of interventions. Psycho‐Oncology, 23(7), 731-739.
  • Luk, B. H. K., & Loke, A. Y. (2015). The impact of infertility on the psychological well-being, marital relationships, sexual relationships, and quality of life of couples: A systematic review. Journal of sex & marital therapy, 41(6), 610-625.
  • Lundberg, S. L. (1998). A Review of the Literature on Marital Quality Relative to Partners' Roles. Rosemead School of Psychology, Biola University.
  • McPherson, A., Mullings, J., Cumbay, M., Ho, M. S., & Arbor, S. (Eds.). (2022). Health-Related Quality of Life: Measurement Tools, Predictors and Modifiers. United Kingdom: IntechOpen.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2013). Essays on the Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Mousavi, S. A., Masoumi, S. Z., Keramat, A., Pooralajal, J., & Shobeiri, F. (2013). Assessment of questionnaires measuring quality of life in infertile couples: a systematic review. Journal of reproduction & infertility, 14(3), 110.
  • Myers, D. C. (2003). 19 close relationships and quality of life. Well-being: Foundations of hedonic psychology, 374.
  • Nappi, R. E., Cucinella, L., Martella, S., Rossi, M., Tiranini, L., & Martini, E. (2016). Female sexual dysfunction (FSD): Prevalence and impact on quality of life (QoL). Maturitas, 94, 87-91.
  • Purba, F. D., Kumalasari, A. D., Novianti, L. E., Kendhawati, L., Noer, A. H., & Ninin, R. H. (2021). Marriage and quality of life during COVID-19 pandemic. Plos one, 16(9), e0256643.
  • Samuel, P. S., Rillotta, F., & Brown, I. (2012). The development of family quality of life concepts and measures. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 56(1), 1-16.
  • Sh, T., Banaei, M., Ozgoli, G., Azad, M., & Emamhadi, M. A. (2016). Postpartum sexual function; conflict in marriage stability: a systematic review. International Journal of Medical Toxicology and Forensic Medicine, 6(2), 88-98.
  • Shahbazi, M., & Khademali, G. (2018). The study and comparison of marital satisfaction, quality of life, happiness and life expectancy among married women with either less or more than five years of marital. Biannual Journal of Applied Counseling, 8(2), 39-54.
  • Silverstein, M., & Giarrusso, R. (2010). Aging and family life: A decade review. Journal of marriage and family, 72(5), 1039-1058.
  • Sinha, B. R. K. (Ed.). (2019). Multidimensional Approach to Quality of Life Issues: A Spatial Analysis. Germany: Springer Nature Singapore.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). Effects of other demographic factors on subjective QOL. The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia, 95-107.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Spanier, G. B., & Lewis, R. A. (1980). Marital quality: A review of the seventies. Journal of Marriage and the Family, 825-839.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2017). Quality of Life in Communities of Latin Countries. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Troxel, W., & Fulton, J. H. L. (2020). Marriage and health. In Encyclopedia of Behavioral Medicine (pp. 1335-1338). Cham: Springer International Publishing.
  • Vatne, S., & Bjørkly, S. (2008). Empirical evidence for using subjective quality of life as an outcome variable in clinical studies: A meta-analysis of correlates and predictors in persons with a major mental disorder living in the community. Clinical Psychology Review, 28(5), 869-889.
  • Walker, A., & Mollenkopf, H. (Eds.). (2007). Quality of Life in Old Age: International and Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Zhu, C., Tran, P. M., Leifheit, E. C., Spatz, E. S., Dreyer, R. P., Nyhan, K., ... & Lichtman, J. H. (2023). Association of marital/partner status and patient-reported outcomes following myocardial infarction: a systematic review and meta-analysis. European Heart Journal Open, 3(2), oead018.

QOL and Age-related Issues

  • Al-Sari, U. A., Tobias, J., & Clark, E. (2016). Health-related quality of life in older people with osteoporotic vertebral fractures: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Osteoporosis international, 27(10), 2891-2900.
  • Bond, J., Corner, L. (2004). Quality of Life and Older People. United Kingdom: Open University Press.
  • Bowling, A. (2005). Ageing Well. United Kingdom: McGraw-Hill Education.
  • Bullinger, M. and U. Ravens-Sieberer (1995). "Health related quality of life assessment in children: a review of the literature." European Review of Applied Psychology 45(4): 245-256.
  • Clarke, S. A., & Eiser, C. (2004). The measurement of health-related quality of life (QOL) in paediatric clinical trials: a systematic review. Health and quality of life outcomes, 2, 1-5.
  • Courtney, M., Edwards, H., Stephan, J., O'Reilly, M., & Duggan, C. (2003). Quality of life measures for residents of aged care facilities: A literature review. Australasian Journal on Ageing, 22(2), 58-64.
  • Crocker, T. F., Brown, L., Clegg, A., Farley, K., Franklin, M., Simpkins, S., & Young, J. (2019). Quality of life is substantially worse for community-dwelling older people living with frailty: systematic review and meta-analysis. Quality of Life Research, 28, 2041-2056.
  • de Medeiros, M. M. D., Carletti, T. M., Magno, M. B., Maia, L. C., Cavalcanti, Y. W., & Rodrigues-Garcia, R. C. M. (2020). Does the institutionalization influence elderly’s quality of life? A systematic review and meta–analysis. BMC geriatrics, 20, 1-25.
  • Deutchman, D. E., Birren, J. E., Lubben, J. E., & Rowe, J. C. (Eds.). (2014). The Concept and Measurement of Quality of Life in the Frail Elderly. United States: Elsevier Science.
  • Fernández-Ballesteros, R. (2011). Quality of life in old age: Problematic issues. Applied Research in Quality of life, 6, 21-40.
  • Halvorsrud, L., & Kalfoss, M. (2007). The conceptualization and measurement of quality of life in older adults: a review of empirical studies published during 1994–2006. European journal of ageing, 4, 229-246.
  • Hickey, A., Barker, M., McGee, H., & O’Boyle, C. (2005). Measuring health-related quality of life in older patient populations: a review of current approaches. Pharmacoeconomics, 23, 971-993.
  • Hill, N. L., McDermott, C., Mogle, J., Munoz, E., DePasquale, N., Wion, R., & Whitaker, E. (2017). Subjective cognitive impairment and quality of life: a systematic review. International psychogeriatrics, 29(12), 1965-1977.
  • Jakobsson, U. L. F., & Hallberg, I. R. (2002). Pain and quality of life among older people with rheumatoid arthritis and/or osteoarthritis: a literature review. Journal of clinical nursing, 11(4), 430-443.
  • Kojima, G., Iliffe, S., Jivraj, S., & Walters, K. (2016). Association between frailty and quality of life among community-dwelling older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. J Epidemiol Community Health, 70(7), 716-721.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Makovski, T. T., Schmitz, S., Zeegers, M. P., Stranges, S., & van den Akker, M. (2019). Multimorbidity and quality of life: systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Ageing research reviews, 53, 100903.
  • Mitchell, J., & Bradley, C. (2006). Quality of life in age-related macular degeneration: a review of the literature. Health and quality of life outcomes, 4, 1-20.
  • Mols, F., Vingerhoets, A. J., Coebergh, J. W., & van de Poll-Franse, L. V. (2005). Quality of life among long-term breast cancer survivors: a systematic review. European journal of cancer, 41(17), 2613-2619.
  • Oeyen, S. G., Vandijck, D. M., Benoit, D. D., Annemans, L., & Decruyenaere, J. M. (2010). Quality of life after intensive care: a systematic review of the literature. Critical care medicine, 38(12), 2386-2400.
  • Pequeno, N. P. F., Cabral, N. L. D. A., Marchioni, D. M., Lima, S. C. V. C., & Lyra, C. D. O. (2020). Quality of life assessment instruments for adults: a systematic review of population-based studies. Health and quality of life outcomes, 18, 1-13.
  • Phyo, A. Z. Z., Freak-Poli, R., Craig, H., Gasevic, D., Stocks, N. P., Gonzalez-Chica, D. A., & Ryan, J. (2020). Quality of life and mortality in the general population: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC public health, 20, 1-20.
  • Pizzol, D., Demurtas, J., Celotto, S., Maggi, S., Smith, L., Angiolelli, G., ... & Veronese, N. (2021). Urinary incontinence and quality of life: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Aging clinical and experimental research, 33, 25-35.
  • Rasheed, S., & Woods, R. T. (2013). Malnutrition and quality of life in older people: a systematic review and meta-analysis. Ageing research reviews, 12(2), 561-566.
  • Rojo-Pérez, F., & Fernández-Mayoralas, G. (Eds.). (2021). Handbook of Active Ageing and Quality of Life: From Concepts to Applications. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Shrestha, A., Martin, C., Burton, M., Walters, S., Collins, K., & Wyld, L. (2019). Quality of life versus length of life considerations in cancer patients: a systematic literature review. Psycho‐oncology, 28(7), 1367-1380.
  • Siette, J., Knaggs, G. T., Zurynski, Y., Ratcliffe, J., Dodds, L., & Westbrook, J. (2021). Systematic review of 29 self-report instruments for assessing quality of life in older adults receiving aged care services. BMJ open, 11(11), e050892.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Rahtz, D., & Swain, D. (Eds.). (2006). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases II. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sivertsen, H., Bjørkløf, G. H., Engedal, K., Selbæk, G., & Helvik, A. S. (2015). Depression and quality of life in older persons: a review. Dementia and geriatric cognitive disorders, 40(5-6), 311-339.
  • Taylor, D. J., Hobby, A. E., Binns, A. M., & Crabb, D. P. (2016). How does age-related macular degeneration affect real-world visual ability and quality of life? A systematic review. BMJ open, 6(12), e011504.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2015).Qualitative Studies in Quality of Life: Methodology and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Tseng, Y. C., Liu, S. H. Y., Lou, M. F., & Huang, G. S. (2018). Quality of life in older adults with sensory impairments: a systematic review. Quality of Life Research, 27, 1957-1971.
  • Vaapio, S. S., Salminen, M. J., Ojanlatva, A., & Kivelä, S. L. (2009). Quality of life as an outcome of fall prevention interventions among the aged: a systematic review. The European Journal of Public Health, 19(1), 7-15.
  • Vagetti, G. C., Barbosa Filho, V. C., Moreira, N. B., Oliveira, V. D., Mazzardo, O., & Campos, W. D. (2014). Association between physical activity and quality of life in the elderly: a systematic review, 2000-2012. Revista brasileira de psiquiatria, 36(1), 76-88.
  • Vanleerberghe, P., De Witte, N., Claes, C., Schalock, R. L., & Verté, D. (2017). The quality of life of older people aging in place: a literature review. Quality of Life Research, 26, 2899-2907.
  • Walker, A., & Hennessy, C. H. (Eds.). (2004). Growing Older: Quality of Life in Old Age. United Kingdom: Open University Press.
  • Walker, A., & Mollenkopf, H. (Eds.). (2007). Quality of Life in Old Age: International and Multi-Disciplinary Perspectives. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Wu, H. S., & Harden, J. K. (2015). Symptom burden and quality of life in survivorship: a review of the literature. Cancer nursing, 38(1), E29-E54.

QOL and Race Issues

  • Adebayo, S. O., Olunuga, T. O., Durodola, A., & Ogah, O. S. (2017). Quality of life in heart failure: A review. Nigerian Journal of Cardiology, 14(1), 1-8.
  • Angell, B., Muhunthan, J., Eades, A. M., Cunningham, J., Garvey, G., Cass, A., ... & Jan, S. (2016). The health-related quality of life of Indigenous populations: a global systematic review. Quality of Life Research, 25, 2161-2178.
  • Bond, J., Julion, W. A., & Reed, M. (2022). Racial discrimination and race-based biases on orthopedic-related outcomes: an integrative review. Orthopaedic Nursing, 41(2), 103-115.
  • Cabral, R. R., & Smith, T. B. (2011). Racial/ethnic matching of clients and therapists in mental health services: a meta-analytic review of preferences, perceptions, and outcomes. Journal of counseling psychology, 58(4), 537.
  • Cunningham, A. T., Crittendon, D. R., White, N., Mills, G. D., Diaz, V., & LaNoue, M. D. (2018). The effect of diabetes self-management education on HbA1c and quality of life in African-Americans: a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC health services research, 18, 1-13.
  • Dickey, S. L., & Ogunsanya, M. E. (2018). Quality of life among black prostate cancer survivors: An integrative review. American journal of men's health, 12(5), 1648-1664.
  • Dyrbye, L. N., Thomas, M. R., Eacker, A., Harper, W., Massie, F. S., Power, D. V., ... & Shanafelt, T. D. (2007). Race, ethnicity, and medical student well-being in the United States. Archives of internal medicine, 167(19), 2103-2109.
  • Eylem, O., De Wit, L., Van Straten, A., Steubl, L., Melissourgaki, Z., Danışman, G. T., ... & Cuijpers, P. (2020). Stigma for common mental disorders in racial minorities and majorities a systematic review and meta-analysis. BMC Public health, 20, 1-20.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (2004). The quality of life concept in sociology. The American Sociologist, 35(3), 37-51.
  • Gary, K. W., Arango-Lasprilla, J. C., & Stevens, L. F. (2009). Do racial/ethnic differences exist in post-injury outcomes after TBI? A comprehensive review of the literature. Brain injury, 23(10), 775-789.
  • Gleason, K. T., Nazarian, S., & Himmelfarb, C. R. D. (2018). Atrial fibrillation symptoms and sex, race, and psychological distress: a literature review. Journal of Cardiovascular Nursing, 33(2), 137-143.
  • Goering, J. M. (1978). Neighborhood tipping and racial transition: A review of social science evidence. Journal of the American Institute of Planners, 44(1), 68-78.
  • Khan, S., Gutierrez III, J. A., Chapurin, N., Nguyen, S. A., Soler, Z. M., & Schlosser, R. J. (2023, November). The impact of race on olfaction: A systematic review and meta‐analysis. In International Forum of Allergy & Rhinology (Vol. 13, No. 11, pp. 2063-2072).
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • LoPresti, M. A., Dement, F., & Gold, H. T. (2016). End-of-life care for people with cancer from ethnic minority groups: a systematic review. American Journal of Hospice and Palliative Medicine®, 33(3), 291-305.
  • Makovski, T. T., Schmitz, S., Zeegers, M. P., Stranges, S., & van den Akker, M. (2019). Multimorbidity and quality of life: systematic literature review and meta-analysis. Ageing research reviews, 53, 100903.
  • Marquez, D. X., Aguiñaga, S., Vásquez, P. M., Conroy, D. E., Erickson, K. I., Hillman, C., ... & Powell, K. E. (2020). A systematic review of physical activity and quality of life and well-being. Translational behavioral medicine, 10(5), 1098-1109.
  • Mollica, M., Nemeth, L., Newman, S. D., & Mueller, M. (2015). Quality of life in African American breast cancer survivors: an integrative literature review. Cancer Nursing, 38(3), 194-204.
  • Pereira, C. C. d. A. (2009). Race and Health-related Quality of Life in the United States. University of Wisconsin--Madison.
  • Priest, N., Paradies, Y., Trenerry, B., Truong, M., Karlsen, S., & Kelly, Y. (2013). A systematic review of studies examining the relationship between reported racism and health and wellbeing for children and young people. Social science & medicine, 95, 115-127.
  • Ramsey, S. D., Zeliadt, S. B., Hall, I. J., Ekwueme, D. U., & Penson, D. F. (2007). On the importance of race, socioeconomic status and comorbidity when evaluating quality of life in men with prostate cancer. The Journal of urology, 177(6), 1992-1999.
  • Ricardo, J. W., Qiu, Y., & Lipner, S. R. (2022). Racial, ethnic, and sex disparities in nail psoriasis clinical trials: a systematic review. Skin Appendage Disorders, 8(3), 171-178.
  • Samuel, C. A., Mbah, O. M., Elkins, W., Pinheiro, L. C., Szymeczek, M. A., Padilla, N., ... & Corbie-Smith, G. (2020). Calidad de Vida: a systematic review of quality of life in Latino cancer survivors in the USA. Quality of Life Research, 29, 2615-2630.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Rahtz, D., & Swain, D. (Eds.). (2006). Community Quality-of-Life Indicators: Best Cases II. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Taylor, R. S., Sander, J. W., Taylor, R. J., & Baker, G. A. (2011). Predictors of health‐related quality of life and costs in adults with epilepsy: a systematic review. Epilepsia, 52(12), 2168-2180.
  • Tucker Edmonds, B., Hoffman, S. M., Laitano, T., Jeffries, E., Jager, S., & Kavanaugh, K. (2021). Diverse perspectives on death, disability, and quality of life: an exploratory study of racial differences in periviable decision-making. Journal of Perinatology, 41(3), 396-403.
  • Yanez, B., Thompson, E. H., & Stanton, A. L. (2011). Quality of life among Latina breast cancer patients: a systematic review of the literature. Journal of Cancer Survivorship, 5, 191-207.

QOL and Disability-related issues

  • Al Syifa, W., & Hadi, E. N. (2023). Determinants of quality of life on persons with physical disability: literature review. Journal of Social Research, 2(6), 1786-1795.
  • Barbotte, E., Guillemin, F., & Chau, N. (2001). Prevalence of impairments, disabilities, handicaps and quality of life in the general population: a review of recent literature. Bulletin of the World Health Organization, 79(11), 1047-1055.
  • Benito-León, J., Manuel Morales, J., Rivera-Navarro, J., & Mitchell, A. J. (2003). A review about the impact of multiple sclerosis on health-related quality of life. Disability and rehabilitation, 25(23), 1291-1303.
  • Bertelli, M., Salvador‐Carulla, L., Lassi, S., Zappella, M., Ceccotto, R., Palterer, D., ... & Rossi Prodi, P. (2013). Quality of life and living arrangements for people with intellectual disability. Advances in Mental Health and Intellectual Disabilities, 7(4), 220-231.
  • Brown, R. I. (Ed.). (1997). Quality of Life for People with Disabilities: Models, Research and Practice. United Kingdom: Stanley Thornes.
  • Brown, I., Brown, R. (2003). Quality of Life and Disability: An Approach for Community Practitioners. United Kingdom: Jessica Kingsley Publishers.
  • Carmo, J. F. D., Morelato, R. L., Pinto, H. P., & Oliveira, E. R. A. D. (2015). Disability after stroke: a systematic review. Fisioterapia em Movimento, 28, 407-418.
  • Chowdhury, M., & Benson, B. A. (2011). Deinstitutionalization and quality of life of individuals with intellectual disability: A review of the international literature. Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual disabilities, 8(4), 256-265.
  • Crocker, T. F., Smith, J. K., & Skevington, S. M. (2015). Family and professionals underestimate quality of life across diverse cultures and health conditions: systematic review. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 68(5), 584-595.
  • Cummins, R. A. (1997). Self‐rated quality of life scales for people with an intellectual disability: a review. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 10(3), 199-216.
  • D'Amico, D., Raggi, A., Grazzi, L., & Lambru, G. (2020). Disability, quality of life, and socioeconomic burden of cluster headache: a critical review of current evidence and future perspectives. Headache: The Journal of Head and Face Pain, 60(4), 809-818.
  • Dean, E. E., Shogren, K. A., Hagiwara, M., & Wehmeyer, M. L. (2018). How does employment influence health outcomes? A systematic review of the intellectual disability literature. Journal of Vocational Rehabilitation, 49(1), 1-13.
  • Fabian, E. S. (1990). Quality of life: A review of theory and practice implications for individuals with long-term mental illness. Rehabilitation Psychology, 35(3), 161.
  • Francisco Mora, C., Ibáñez, A., & Balcells-Balcells, A. (2020). State of the art of family quality of life in early care and disability: A systematic review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, 17(19), 7220.
  • Furlan, A. D., Irvin, E., Munhall, C., Giraldo-Prieto, M., Fullerton, L., Mcmaster, R., ... & Bayley, M. (2018). Rehabilitation service models for people with physical and/or mental disability living in low-and middle-income countries: A systematic review. Journal of Rehabilitation Medicine (Stiftelsen Rehabiliteringsinformation), 50(6).
  • Gil-González, I., Martín-Rodríguez, A., Conrad, R., & Pérez-San-Gregorio, M. Á. (2020). Quality of life in adults with multiple sclerosis: a systematic review. BMJ open, 10(11), e041249.
  • Goode, D. (1994). Quality of Life for Persons with Disabilities: International Perspectives and Issues. United Kingdom: Brookline Books.
  • Hensel, E. (2001). Is satisfaction a valid concept in the assessment of quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities? A review of the literature. Journal of Applied Research in Intellectual Disabilities, 14(4), 311-326.
  • Hill, M. R., Noonan, V. K., Sakakibara, B. M., & Miller, W. C. (2010). Quality of life instruments and definitions in individuals with spinal cord injury: a systematic review. Spinal cord, 48(6), 438-450.
  • Hu, X., Summers, J. A., Turnbull, A., & Zuna, N. (2011). The quantitative measurement of family quality of life: A review of available instruments. Journal of Intellectual Disability Research, 55(12), 1098-1114.
  • Isa, S. N. I., Ishak, I., Ab Rahman, A., Saat, N. Z. M., Din, N. C., Lubis, S. H., & Ismail, M. F. M. (2016). Health and quality of life among the caregivers of children with disabilities: A review of literature. Asian journal of psychiatry, 23, 71-77.
  • Jonsson, U., Alaie, I., Löfgren Wilteus, A., Zander, E., Marschik, P. B., Coghill, D., & Bölte, S. (2017). Annual Research Review: Quality of life and childhood mental and behavioural disorders–a critical review of the research. Journal of child psychology and psychiatry, 58(4), 439-469.
  • Kober, R. (Ed.). (2010). Enhancing the Quality of Life of People with Intellectual Disabilities: From Theory to Practice. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Lancaster, K., Bhopti, A., Kern, M. L., Taylor, R., Janson, A., & Harding, K. (2023). Effectiveness of peer support programmes for improving well‐being and quality of life in parents/carers of children with disability or chronic illness: A systematic review. Child: Care, Health and Development, 49(3), 485-496.
  • Lawford, B. J., Walters, J., & Ferrar, K. (2016). Does walking improve disability status, function, or quality of life in adults with chronic low back pain? A systematic review. Clinical Rehabilitation, 30(6), 523-536.
  • Li, C., Tsoi, E. W., Zhang, A. L., Chen, S., & Wang, C. J. (2013). Psychometric properties of self-reported quality of life measures for people with intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Journal of Developmental and Physical Disabilities, 25, 253-270.
  • Luitwieler, N., Luijkx, J., Salavati, M., Van der Schans, C. P., Van der Putten, A. J., & Waninge, A. (2021). Variables related to the quality of life of families that have a child with severe to profound intellectual disabilities: A systematic review. Heliyon, 7(7).
  • Lyons, G. (2011). Quality of life for persons with intellectual disabilities: A review of the literature. Enhancing the quality of life of people with intellectual disabilities: From theory to practice, 73-126.
  • Makris, T., Dorstyn, D., & Crettenden, A. (2021). Quality of life in children and adolescents with cerebral palsy: a systematic review with meta-analysis. Disability and rehabilitation, 43(3), 299-308.
  • Manderson, L., & Warren, N. (Eds.). (2013). Reframing Disability and Quality of Life: A Global Perspective. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • McCarron, M., Lombard-Vance, R., Murphy, E., May, P., Webb, N., Sheaf, G., ... & O’Donovan, M. A. (2019). Effect of deinstitutionalisation on quality of life for adults with intellectual disabilities: a systematic review. BMJ open, 9(4), e025735.
  • Michalos, A. C. (2014). Encyclopedia of Quality of Life and Well-Being Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Motl, R. W., & McAuley, E. (2010). Physical activity, disability, and quality of life in older adults. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinics, 21(2), 299-308.
  • Nieuwenhuijse, A. M., Willems, D. L., van Goudoever, J. B., Echteld, M. A., & Olsman, E. (2019). Quality of life of persons with profound intellectual and multiple disabilities: A narrative literature review of concepts, assessment methods and assessors. Journal of Intellectual & Developmental Disability, 44(3), 261-271.
  • Nunnerley, J., Dunn, J., McPherson, K., Hooper, G., & Woodfield, T. (2015). Participation and quality of life outcomes among individuals with earthquake-related physical disability: A systematic review. Journal of rehabilitation medicine, 47(5), 385-393.
  • Park, K., Esfahani, H. N., Novack, V. L., Sheen, J., Hadayeghi, H., Song, Z., & Christensen, K. (2023). Impacts of disability on daily travel behaviour: A systematic review. Transport reviews, 43(2), 178-203.
  • Pasini, S. (2011). Formal Supports Improve QOL for Parents of Children with Disabilities: Systematic Review; And, Mothers Caring for a Child with a Disability Require Dynamic, Tailored Support Services to Return to Paid Work. Australia: Edith Cowan University.
  • Ramadass, S., Rai, S. K., Gupta, S. K., Kant, S., Wadhwa, S., Sood, M., & Sreenivas, V. (2018). Prevalence of disability and its association with sociodemographic factors and quality of life in India: A systematic review. Journal of family medicine and primary care, 7(6), 1177-1184.
  • Schalock, R. L. (Ed.). (1990). Quality of Life: Perspectives and Issues. United States: American Association on Mental Retardation.
  • Schepens, H. R., Van Puyenbroeck, J., & Maes, B. (2019). How to improve the quality of life of elderly people with intellectual disability: A systematic literature review of support strategies. Journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities, 32(3), 483-521.
  • Schinwelski, M., & Sławek, J. (2010). Prevalence of spasticity following stroke and its impact on quality of life with emphasis on disability in activities of daily living. Systematic review. Neurologia i neurochirurgia polska, 44(4), 404-411.
  • Sinha, R., & Van Den Heuvel, W. J. (2011). A systematic literature review of quality of life in lower limb amputees. Disability and rehabilitation, 33(11), 883-899.
  • Tough, H., Siegrist, J., & Fekete, C. (2017). Social relationships, mental health and wellbeing in physical disability: a systematic review. BMC public health, 17, 1-18.
  • Townsend‐White, C., Pham, A. N. T., & Vassos, M. V. (2012). A systematic review of quality of life measures for people with intellectual disabilities and challenging behaviours. Journal of intellectual disability research, 56(3), 270-284.
  • Tseng, Y. C., Liu, S. H. Y., Lou, M. F., & Huang, G. S. (2018). Quality of life in older adults with sensory impairments: a systematic review. Quality of Life Research, 27, 1957-1971.
  • Wehmeyer, M. L. (Ed.). (2013). The Oxford Handbook of Positive Psychology and Disability. United Kingdom: OUP USA.
  • Weisscher, N., de Haan, R. J., & Vermeulen, M. (2007). The impact of disease-related impairments on disability and health-related quality of life: a systematic review. BMC Medical Research Methodology, 7, 1-10.

QOL and Culture-related issues

  • Al Maqbali, M., Gracey, J., Rankin, J., Dunwoody, L., Hacker, E., & Hughes, C. (2020). Cross-cultural adaptation and psychometric properties of quality of life scales for Arabic-speaking adults: a systematic review. Sultan Qaboos University Medical Journal, 20(2), e125.
  • Angell, B., Muhunthan, J., Eades, A. M., Cunningham, J., Garvey, G., Cass, A., ... & Jan, S. (2016). The health-related quality of life of Indigenous populations: a global systematic review. Quality of Life Research, 25, 2161-2178.
  • Ashing-Giwa, K., & Kagawa-Singer, M. (2006, January). Infusing culture into oncology research on quality of life. In Oncology Nursing Forum (Vol. 33).
  • Bakas, T., McLennon, S. M., Carpenter, J. S., Buelow, J. M., Otte, J. L., Hanna, K. M., ... & Welch, J. L. (2012). Systematic review of health-related quality of life models. Health and quality of life outcomes, 10, 1-12.
  • Bell, D. (2005). Well-being and quality of life: Measuring the benefits of culture and sport: A literature review and thinkpiece. Scotish Executive Social Research.
  • Camfield, L. (2011). Quality of life in developing countries. In Handbook of social indicators and quality of life research (pp. 399-432). Dordrecht: Springer Netherlands.
  • Crocker, T. F., Smith, J. K., & Skevington, S. M. (2015). Family and professionals underestimate quality of life across diverse cultures and health conditions: systematic review. Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 68(5), 584-595.
  • Culora, A., Stolk, C. v. (2020). Conceptualising and Measuring Quality of Life to Inform Local Policy and Decision Making: A Literature Review. United States: RAND.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Assessing Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Duan, Y., Mueller, C. A., Yu, F., & Talley, K. M. (2020). The effects of nursing home culture change on resident quality of life in US nursing homes: An integrative review. Research in gerontological nursing, 13(4), 210-224.
  • Estoque, R. C., Togawa, T., Ooba, M., Gomi, K., Nakamura, S., Hijioka, Y., & Kameyama, Y. (2019). A review of quality of life (QOL) assessments and indicators: Towards a “QOL-Climate” assessment framework. Ambio, 48, 619-638.
  • Ferrans, C. E. (1996). Development of a conceptual model of quality of life. Scholarly inquiry for nursing practice, 10, 293-304.
  • Ferriss, A. L. (2010). Approaches to Improving the Quality of Life: How to Enhance the Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Galloway, S. (2006). Cultural participation and individual quality of life: A review of research findings. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 1, 323-342.
  • Iwasaki, Y. (2007). Leisure and quality of life in an international and multicultural context: What are major pathways linking leisure to quality of life?. Social indicators research, 82, 233-264.
  • Kuyken, W., Orley, J., Hudelson, P., & Sartorius, N. (1994). Quality of life assessment across cultures. International Journal of Mental Health, 23(2), 5-27.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Pol, E., Fleury-Bahi, G., & Navarro, O. (Eds.). (2016). Handbook of Environmental Psychology and Quality of Life Research. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Schalock, R. L., & Keith, K. D. (Eds.). (2016). Cross-cultural Quality of Life: Enhancing the Lives of People with Intellectual Disability. United States: American Assocation on Intellectual & Developmental Disabilities.
  • Schmidt, S., & Bullinger, M. (2003). Current issues in cross-cultural quality of life instrument development. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 84, S29-S34.
  • Shek, D. (Ed.). (2014). Quality of Life of Chinese People in a Changing World. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Shek, D. T. (2010). Introduction: quality of life of Chinese people in a changing world. Social Indicators Research, 95, 357-361.
  • Shek, D. T. L., Lee, P. S. N., & Chan, Y. K. (Eds.). (2005). Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts. Netherlands: Springer.
  • Shek, D. T., & Lee, B. M. (2007). A comprehensive review of quality of life (QOL) research in Hong Kong. The Scientific World Journal, 7(1), 1222-1229.
  • Sirgy, M. J., & Uysal, M. (Eds.). (2023). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research II: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists, Residents of Host Communities and Service Providers. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Krüger, S. (Eds.). (2018). Managing Quality of Life in Tourism and Hospitality. United Kingdom: CABI.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Skevington, S. M., Sartorius, N., Amir, M., & WHOQOL-Group1. (2004). Developing methods for assessing quality of life in different cultural settings: The history of the WHOQOL instruments. Social psychiatry and psychiatric epidemiology, 39, 1-8.
  • Uysal, M., Sirgy, M. J., Woo, E., & Kim, H. L. (2016). Quality of life (QOL) and well-being research in tourism. Tourism management, 53, 244-261.
  • Uysal, M., Perdue, R., & Sirgy, M. J. (Eds.). (2012). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host Communities. Germany: Springer.
  • van der Boor, C. F., Amos, R., Nevitt, S., Dowrick, C., & White, R. G. (2020). Systematic review of factors associated with quality of life of asylum seekers and refugees in high-income countries. Conflict and health, 14(1), 48.
  • Wang, R., & Langhammer, B. (2018). Predictors of quality of life for chronic stroke survivors in relation to cultural differences: a literature review. Scandinavian journal of caring sciences, 32(2), 502-514.
  • Zautra, A., & Goodhart, D. (1979). Quality of life indicators: A review of the literature. Community Mental Health Reveiw, 4(1), 1-14.
  • Zumbo, B. D. (Ed.). (2013). Advances in Quality of Life Research 2001. Germany: Springer Netherlands.

QOL and Materialism

  • Biswas-Diener, R. (2008). Material wealth and subjective well-being. The science of subjective well-being, 307-322.
  • Buijzen, M., & Valkenburg, P. M. (2003). The effects of television advertising on materialism, parent–child conflict, and unhappiness: A review of research. Journal of applied developmental psychology, 24(4), 437-456.
  • Burroughs, J. E., & Rindfleisch, A. (2002). Materialism and well-being: A conflicting values perspective. Journal of Consumer research, 29(3), 348-370.
  • Camfield, L., Rojas, M., Møller, V., & Glatzer, W. (Eds.). (2015). Global Handbook of Quality of Life: Exploration of Well-Being of Nations and Continents. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Diener, E. (2009). Assessing Well-Being: The Collected Works of Ed Diener. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Dittmar, H., Bond, R., Hurst, M., & Kasser, T. (2014). The relationship between materialism and personal well-being: A meta-analysis. Journal of personality and social psychology, 107(5), 879.
  • Dittmar, H. (2007). Consumer Culture, Identity and Well-Being: The Search for the 'Good Life' and the 'Body Perfect'. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Efklides, A., Moraitou, D. (2012). A Positive Psychology Perspective on Quality of Life. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Hurst, M., Dittmar, H., Bond, R., & Kasser, T. (2013). The relationship between materialistic values and environmental attitudes and behaviors: A meta-analysis. Journal of Environmental Psychology, 36, 257-269.
  • Kasser, T. (2016). Materialistic values and goals. Annual review of psychology, 67(1), 489-514.
  • Kasser, T. (2018). Materialism and living well. Handbook of well-being, 860-871.
  • Kasser, T., Ryan, R. M., Couchman, C. E., & Sheldon, K. M. (2004). Materialistic values: Their causes and consequences.
  • La Barbera, P. A., & Gürhan, Z. (1997). The role of materialism, religiosity, and demographics in subjective well‐being. Psychology & Marketing, 14(1), 71-97.
  • Land, K. C., Michalos, A. C. (2011). Handbook of Social Indicators and Quality of Life Research. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Otero-López, J. M., Pol, E. V., Bolaño, C. C., & Mariño, M. J. S. (2011). Materialism, life-satisfaction and addictive buying: Examining the causal relationships. Personality and Individual Differences, 50(6), 772-776.
  • Phillips, D. (2006). Quality of Life: Concept, Policy and Practice. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.
  • Polak, E. L., & McCullough, M. E. (2006). Is gratitude an alternative to materialism?. Journal of Happiness Studies, 7, 343-360.
  • Richins, M. L. (2017). Materialism pathways: The processes that create and perpetuate materialism. Journal of Consumer Psychology, 27(4), 480-499.
  • Roberts, J. A., & Clement, A. (2007). Materialism and satisfaction with over-all quality of life and eight life domains. Social Indicators Research, 82, 79-92.
  • Ryan, L., & Dziurawiec, S. (2001). Materialism and its relationship to life satisfaction. Social Indicators Research, 55, 185-197.
  • Shrum, L. J., Lowrey, T. M., Pandelaere, M., Ruvio, A. A., Gentina, E., Furchheim, P., ... & Steinfield, L. (2014). Materialism: The good, the bad, and the ugly. Journal of Marketing Management, 30(17-18), 1858-1881.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (1998). Materialism and quality of life. Social indicators research, 43, 227-260.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2018). The psychology of material well-being. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 13(2), 273-301.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2019). What determines subjective material well-being?. Wealth (s) and subjective well-being, 51-66.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Gurel-Atay, E., Webb, D., Cicic, M., Husic, M., Ekici, A., ... & Johar, J. S. (2012). Linking advertising, materialism, and life satisfaction. Social Indicators Research, 107, 79-101.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Lee, D. J., Larsen, V., & Wright, N. D. (1998). Satisfaction with material possessions and general well-being: The role of materialism. Journal of consumer satisfaction, dissatisfaction and complaining behavior, 11, 103-118.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Rahtz, D., & Samli, A. C. (Eds.). (2013). Advances in Quality-of-Life Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Uysal, M., & Perdue, R. (Eds.). (2012). Handbook of Tourism and Quality-of-Life Research: Enhancing the Lives of Tourists and Residents of Host Communities. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J., Yu, G. B., Lee, D. J., Joshanloo, M., Bosnjak, M., Jiao, J., ... & Grzeskowiak, S. (2021). The dual model of materialism: Success versus happiness materialism on present and future life satisfaction. Applied Research in Quality of Life, 16, 201-220.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2012). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Hedonic Well-Being, Life Satisfaction, and Eudaimonia. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2013). The Psychology of Quality of Life. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
  • Sirgy, M. J. (2021). The Psychology of Quality of Life: Wellbeing and Positive Mental Health. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Srikant, M. (2013). Materialism in consumer behavior and marketing: a review. Management & Marketing, 8(2), 329.
  • Suter, C., & Brulé, G. (Eds). (2019). Wealth(s) and Subjective Well-Being. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
  • Tatzel, M. (2002). “Money worlds” and well-being: An integration of money dispositions, materialism and price-related behavior. Journal of Economic Psychology, 23(1), 103-126.
  • Tatzel, M. (Ed.). (2013). Consumption and Well-Being in the Material World. Netherlands: Springer Netherlands.
  • Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2019). Teaching Quality of Life in Different Domains. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
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