Children's Views on Their Lives and Well-being [electronic resource] : Findings from the Children's Worlds Project /
Rees, Gwyther.author.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of findings from the Children's Worlds project - the most extensive and diverse study to have been conducted globally on children's own views of their lives. It provides a unique comparative insight into the similarities and differences in children's lives and well-being around the world, including findings that challenge prevailing assumptions of where, and in what contexts, children might experience a 'good childhood'. The book draws out the key messages and implications from the study and identifies directions for future work on child well-being. It will be of interest to researchers and students in the field of childhood studies, as well as a wide range of professionals and organisations concerned with improving children's quality of life.
Includes bibliographical references.
Chapter 1. Introduction -- Chapter 2. How the study was done -- Chapter 3. The structure of children's subjective well-being -- Chapter 4. The context of children's lives -- Chapter 5. Overall well-being -- Chapter 6. Home and family -- Chapter 7. Money and possessions -- Chapter 8. Friendships -- Chapter 9. School -- Chapter 10. Local area -- Chapter 11. Self -- Chapter 12. Time use -- Chapter 13. Synthesis -- Chapter 14. Factors associated with overall well-being -- Chapter 15. Discussion and conclusions.
This book presents a comprehensive overview of findings from the Children's Worlds project - the most extensive and diverse study to have been conducted globally on children's own views of their lives. It provides a unique comparative insight into the similarities and differences in children's lives and well-being around the world, including findings that challenge prevailing assumptions of where, and in what contexts, children might experience a 'good childhood'. The book draws out the key messages and implications from the study and identifies directions for future work on child well-being. It will be of interest to researchers and students in the field of childhood studies, as well as a wide range of professionals and organisations concerned with improving children's quality of life.
Social justice.
Child Well-being.
Positive Psychology.
Social Justice, Equality and Human Rights.