| Description |
1 online resource (xxviii, 247 pages) : illustrations (some color) |
| Contents |
1. Introduction and research methodology. 1.1. Background of study. 1.2. Survey research methodology. 1.3. Sample description. 1.4. Research methodology for semi-structured interviews. 1.5. Summary -- 2. Value orientations. 2.1. Family values. 2.2. Societal consciousness. 2.3. Status consciousness. 2.4. Traditionalism. 2.5. Materialism. 2.6. Entrepreneurial spirit. 2.7. Summary and implications -- 3. Personal values and life aspirations. 3.1. Personal values. 3.2. Longitudinal comparison of personal values (1996 versus 2001). 3.3. Personal values by demographic background. 3.4. Summary and implications -- personal values. 3.5. Life aspirations (things wanted most in life). 3.6. Things wanted most in life by demographic background. 3.7. Summary and implications -- life aspirations -- 4. Life satisfaction. 4.1. Satisfaction with various aspects of life. 4.2. Life satisfaction: 2001 versus 1996. 4.3. Life satisfaction by demographic background. 4.4. Satisfaction with life in Singapore. 4.5. Satisfaction with life in Singapore: 1996 versus 2001. 4.6. Satisfaction with life in Singapore by demographic background. 4.7. Summary and implications -- satisfaction with life -- 5. Media habits. 5.1. Television program. 5.2. Radio. 5.3. Newspapers. 5.4. Magazines -- 6. Leisure activities. 6.1. Sports. 6.2. Social and cultural activities. 6.3. Self-improvement activities. 6.4. Various charity, social work, and community activities. 6.5. Travel activities. 6.6. Home entertainment activities. 6.7. Other activities -- 7. Internet usage and behavior. 7.1. E-orientation. 7.2. Internet usage. 7.3. Summary and implications -- 8. Clustering of Singaporeans. 8.1. Dimensions of Singaporeans' value systems. 8.2. Identification of clusters. 8.3. Lifestyle activities of clusters. 8.4. Comparison between 1996 and 2001 clusters. 8.5. Summary and implications -- 9. Successful aging In Singapore. 9.1. Introduction. 9.2. "Successful aging" and the elderly in Singapore. 9.3. Research methodology. 9.4. Findings. 9.5. Summary and implications -- 10. Young adult Singaporeans. 10.1. Introduction. 10.2. "The young and the restless". 10.3. Research methodology. 10.4. Findings. 10.5. Summary and implications -- 11. Conclusions. 11.1. The study. 11.2. Synopsis of the main findings. 11.3. Clustering of Singaporeans. 11.4. Qualitative insights: elderly Singaporeans. 11.5. Qualitative insights: young adult Singaporeans. 11.6. Directions for future research |
| Summary |
This book details the findings of a large-scale survey on the values and lifestyles of 1500 Singapore residents in 2001. Semi-structured interviews with elderly and young adult Singaporeans were also conducted. This comprehensive study provides insights into Singaporeans' value orientations, personal values, aspirations, satisfaction with life and living in Singapore, media habits, leisure activities, Internet usage, how Singaporeans are similar to or differ from one another, etc |
| Bibliography |
Includes bibliographical references (pages 237-239) and index |
| Notes |
Print version record |
| Subject |
Social values -- Singapore
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Lifestyles -- Singapore
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Consumption (Economics) -- Singapore
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National characteristics, Singaporean.
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Social surveys -- Singapore
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Anthropology -- Cultural.
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POLITICAL SCIENCE -- Public Policy -- Cultural Policy.
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SOCIAL SCIENCE -- Popular Culture.
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Consumption (Economics)
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Lifestyles
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National characteristics, Singaporean
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Social surveys
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Social values
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Singapore
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| Form |
Electronic book
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| Author |
Kau, Ah Keng.
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| ISBN |
9789812794895 |
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9812794891 |
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9789812387301 |
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9812387307 |
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