| Description |
1 online resource : illustrations |
| Series |
New directions in cultural policy research |
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New directions in cultural policy research.
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| Contents |
1: The Historical and Policy Context -- 2 Methodological Context -- 3 The Application of subjective well-being in decision-making -- 4 Well-being Measures and Culture -- 5 moving towards a better use of well-being to understand the value of culture -- 6 NO FEAR Practical guidelines on how to deal with evidence on cultural value and well-being -- 7 Finding a working model of subjective well-being for the cultural sector |
| Summary |
This Open Access book addresses the need to think about well-being data: how well-being is understood and the ways evidence is ostensibly used to improve society. Well-being data is pivotal in decisions that affect our life chances, livelihoods and quality of life. It is increasingly valuable to companies with their eyes on profit, organisations looking to make a social impact, and governments focussed on societal problems. Following the data is a now-familiar phrase in Covid-19 policy communications. This book follows well-being data back centuries, showing it has long been used to track the health and wealth of society. It questions assumptions that have underpinned over 200 years of social science, statistical and policy work. Understanding Well-being Data is a readable, introductory book with real-life examples. It offers practitioners an accessible view under-the-bonnet of data collection, analyses and uses to see how they actually operate and what they enact. Understanding the contexts of data and decision-making are critical for policy, practice and research that aims to do good, or at least avoid harm. While the limitations of well-being data remain unaddressed, its positive contribution for society can never be fully realised. Through its comprehensive survey and critical lens, this book provides tools to promote better understanding of the power and potential of well-being data, and the limits of their application |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Health status indicators -- Evaluation
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Well-being -- Statistical methods
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Social policy -- Research -- Methodology
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Social policy -- Decision making
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Health status indicators -- Evaluation
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Social policy -- Decision making
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Social policy -- Research -- Methodology
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| ISBN |
9783030729370 |
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3030729370 |
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