Hua-I Hsu, Chih-Chi Liu, Chun-Yu Kuo, Job van Exel, Hsueh-Chih Chen, Stephanie Fu Yang
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Analysis identified five distinct viewpoints across both generations, which were (1) physical health and spiritual harmony, (2) interpersonal relationships, sufficient income, and health (3) personal health, financial stability, inner peace, and goals (4) fulfillment and life satisfaction, and (5) personal achievement-centric well-being, signifying the multifaceted nature of well-being priorities across age groups. Notably, older adults showed a strong consensus on viewpoints emphasizing physical well-being and social connections, while younger adults placed greater weight on a broader range of well-being factors including financial security, inner peace, and goal achievement. Cultural influences were also evident in the rankings. These findings highlight the need for well-being measures and policies that cater to the diverse needs of different generations. 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Perspectives on Well-being of Older Adults and Young People in Taiwan- A Q-Methodology Study
Well-being has been described as a multifaceted concept that is not easy to summarize in a single measure, especially across different generations. Questions remain regarding the factors constituting well-being across generations and whether these factors are weighed differently. This study explores these generational discrepancies in well-being perceptions using Q-methodology. Participants (N = 176) in Taiwan, categorized as older adults (53) and young adults (123), ranked statements representing various well-being factors. Analysis identified five distinct viewpoints across both generations, which were (1) physical health and spiritual harmony, (2) interpersonal relationships, sufficient income, and health (3) personal health, financial stability, inner peace, and goals (4) fulfillment and life satisfaction, and (5) personal achievement-centric well-being, signifying the multifaceted nature of well-being priorities across age groups. Notably, older adults showed a strong consensus on viewpoints emphasizing physical well-being and social connections, while younger adults placed greater weight on a broader range of well-being factors including financial security, inner peace, and goal achievement. Cultural influences were also evident in the rankings. These findings highlight the need for well-being measures and policies that cater to the diverse needs of different generations. Future research should explore the prevalence of these viewpoints, their connection to individual characteristics, and how they evolve over time and in different socio-economic contexts, potentially reflecting changing societal values.
期刊介绍:
The aim of this journal is to publish conceptual, methodological and empirical papers dealing with quality-of-life studies in the applied areas of the natural and social sciences. As the official journal of the ISQOLS, it is designed to attract papers that have direct implications for, or impact on practical applications of research on the quality-of-life. We welcome papers crafted from interdisciplinary, inter-professional and international perspectives. This research should guide decision making in a variety of professions, industries, nonprofit, and government sectors, including healthcare, travel and tourism, marketing, corporate management, community planning, social work, public administration, and human resource management. The goal is to help decision makers apply performance measures and outcome assessment techniques based on concepts such as well-being, human satisfaction, human development, happiness, wellness and quality-of-life. The Editorial Review Board is divided into specific sections indicating the broad scope of practice covered by the journal. The section editors are distinguished scholars from many countries across the globe.