Abstract
We critically review studies of subjective wellbeing conducted in China by the International Wellbeing Group, and we evaluate the International Wellbeing Index (IWI), a new instrument they developed. Subjective wellbeing was positive and similar in studies across China, and conformed to the normative range. Its resilience (PWI = 61.2-67.1) mirrors survey findings conducted in Western countries, in agreement with Subjective Wellbeing Homeostasis. Reliability, validity and psychometric analyses support the utility of the IWI as a measure of subjective wellbeing. Our conclusions have implications for research and social development in China, discussed further in this review.
| Original language | English |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 333-346 |
| Number of pages | 14 |
| Journal | Journal of Happiness Studies |
| Volume | 13 |
| Issue number | 2 |
| DOIs | |
| Publication status | Published - Apr 2012 |
| Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- China
- Happiness
- International wellbeing index
- Quality of life
- Subjective wellbeing
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Social Sciences (miscellaneous)
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