The Wellbeing of Singaporeans: Values, Lifestyles, Satisfaction and Quality of Life
Tambyah Siok Kuan, Tan Soo Jiuan, and Kau Ah Keng.
Singapore: World Scientific, 2010
ISBN: 9789814277174

This book is part of the authors' continuing research on quality of life issues in Singapore and builds on past research into the values and lifestyles of Singaporeans. The findings of the 2006 AsiaBarometer Survey are presented, revealing comprehensive insights into Singaporeans' feelings and opinions about various issues related to their wellbeing. These issues include the standard of living, priorities in life, worries, government spending, happiness, enjoyment, achievement, the overall quality of life, value orientations, lifestyles, national identity, democracy and political rights. Selective comparisons are made with the other East Asian countries covered in the same survey, namely, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Taiwan and Vietnam.