HR managers disseminate information about organizations' work-life balance programs and policies, but do not offer workshops and seminars to their employees. Work-Life Balance includes pedagogical material to enable the development of in-house workshops and seminars to improve employees work-life balance through personal interventions.
A Guide for Community Indicators Projects
Focusing on community quality-of-life indicators, this training book equips professionals with essential tools for developing impactful community projects. It begins with theoretical concepts and provides a sample project as a template. The planning process is detailed, covering aspects like securing funding and selecting indicators. Data collection techniques are also discussed, followed by strategies for disseminating and promoting projects. Authored by a leading expert in quality-of-life research, it serves as a comprehensive guide for researchers, social workers, and policy-makers.
Written for professional, academic, and lay audiences, this book discusses the major principles of life balance, how it contributes to life satisfaction and personal happiness, and how it can be attained. Throughout, two sets of inter- domain strategies are described, both of which are designed to increase satisfaction.
The book provides a comprehensive analysis of the psychology of quality of life, structured into six parts. It begins with foundational concepts of wellbeing and its societal benefits, then explores how various sociocultural and demographic factors influence mental health. It also examines individual perception and processing of information related to wellbeing, discusses specific life domains, and reviews research on various populations. The final section integrates theories of wellbeing, emphasizing the need for a broader approach in happiness research and its implications for public policy.
The book introduces a comprehensive theory of well-being that unifies various aspects, including subjective happiness, mental and emotional health, and life satisfaction. It establishes a hierarchical framework for understanding positive mental health, emphasizing the importance of achieving a positive balance. This innovative approach aims to clarify and integrate the diverse concepts surrounding well-being, offering a fresh perspective on mental health and personal fulfillment.