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This book explores social factors that influence well-being, as well as the relationship between these factors. It examines individual areas of social policy from the perspective of children’s well-being, gender equity, and the impact of crime and social capital. The book discusses the relationships of well-being with the provision of public services, with developing a sense of community, and dimensions of happiness in nations. Bringing together perspectives from around the globe, the book provides both theoretical and applied explorations. Itlinks the idea of influencing social factors and outcomes to community well-being, thus adding a new perspective. In doing so, it reflects the new and exciting research that is being conducted at the intersection between social factors, policy, impacts, and community well-being.

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Conceptualizing a community well-being and theory construct

Sung HeeKyung; Phillips Rhonda

1-12

Structure of well-being

Jong Lee Seung; Kim Yunji

13-37

Does sense of community matter in community well-being?

Kee Youngwha

39-56

The development and production of local, national and international state of children's well-being report cards

Woolcock Geoffrey

57-69

Gender equity and community well-being

Merriam Sharan B.

71-85

Crime and community well-being

Sloane David C.; Choi Hyunsun

87-99