Abstract
We critically review studies of subjective wellbeing conducted in China by the International Wellbeing Group, and we evaluate
the International Wellbeing Index (IWI), a new instrument they developed. Subjective wellbeing was positive and similar in
studies across China, and conformed to the normative range. Its resilience (PWI = 61.2–67.1) mirrors survey findings conducted
in Western countries, in agreement with Subjective Wellbeing Homeostasis. Reliability, validity and psychometric analyses
support the utility of the IWI as a measure of subjective wellbeing. Our conclusions have implications for research and social
development in China, discussed further in this review.
the International Wellbeing Index (IWI), a new instrument they developed. Subjective wellbeing was positive and similar in
studies across China, and conformed to the normative range. Its resilience (PWI = 61.2–67.1) mirrors survey findings conducted
in Western countries, in agreement with Subjective Wellbeing Homeostasis. Reliability, validity and psychometric analyses
support the utility of the IWI as a measure of subjective wellbeing. Our conclusions have implications for research and social
development in China, discussed further in this review.
- Content Type Journal Article
- Pages 1-14
- DOI 10.1007/s10902-011-9266-6
- Authors
- Gareth Davey, Counselling and Psychology Department, Hong Kong Shue Yan University, Hong Kong, People’s Republic of China
- Ricardo Rato, School of Management, Leadership and Government, University of Saint Joseph, Macau, People’s Republic of China
- Journal Journal of Happiness Studies
- Online ISSN 1573-7780
- Print ISSN 1389-4978