Download or read book Handbook of Quality of Life Research written by Robert W. Marans and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2024-03-14 with total page 443 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This erudite Handbook demonstrates how multiple approaches have been used to conceptualize, measure, and model the complex issue of quality of life (QOL) and individual well-being, emphasizing place and space as critical factors in a meaningful QOL experience among diverse populations including special attention given to older adults.
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