Children's Views on Their Lives and Well-being

Zusatztext

<div>This book presents a comprehensive overview of findings from the Childrens Worlds project the most extensive and diverse study to have been conducted globally on childrens own views of their lives. It provides a unique comparative insight into the similarities and differences in childrens lives and well-being around the world, including findings that challenge prevailing assumptions of where, and in what contexts, children might experience a good childhood. </div><div><br></div><div>The book draws out the key messages and implications from the study and identifies directions for future work on child well-being. It will be of interest to researchers and students in the field of childhood studies, as well as a wide range of professionals and organisations concerned with improving childrens quality of life.</div>

Autorenportrait

<p>Gwyther Rees (Social Policy Research Unit, University of York, UK) is the Research Director of the Children¿s Worlds project ¿ an international study of children¿s lives and well-being. Gwyther has researched and published on a range of social policy issues relevant to children and young people as well as on children¿s subjective well-being.</p>

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