Browsing by Keywords "Well-being"
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An alternative market for well-being: reconnecting producers and consumers through shared commitments
(Bilkent University, 2017-06)Markets have increased consumption, but not necessarily improved social connections, also a vital part of well-being. Producers and consumers are anonymous to one another in the traditional capitalist paradigm, where each ... -
Hedonic consumption practices of the disadvantaged and their well-being outcomes: a multimethod research on Syrian refugees in Turkey
(Bilkent University, 2021-08)Consumption may be a practical tool to cope with the challenges of displacement. While there is extensive research on vulnerable groups such as immigrants and the poor as consumers, research on refugee consumers is quite ... -
Human capabilities versus human capital: gauging the value of education in developing countries
(Springer, 2006)The purpose of this study is to defend the view that education should be evaluated in terms of the capability to achieve valued functionings, rather than mental satisfaction or resources. In keeping with Amartya Sen’s ... -
Quality of motivation, well-being and achievement in preparatory programs for English language: implications for curriculum and instruction
(Bilkent University, 2018-09)This thesis investigates Turkish students’ autonomous and controlled motivation in preparatory programs for English language and their correlates. Specifically, the study examined (a) to what extent preparatory school ... -
Responsiveness as a key predictor of happiness: mechanisms and unanswered questions
(Springer, 2018)The importance of close relationships for happiness has long been recognized. This long-held interest has produced an increase in relevant empirical work investigating the links between relationships and personal well-being ... -
Understanding the dark sides of alternative economies to maximize societal benefit
(SAGE Publications, 2020)Alternative economies can significantly contribute to societal flourishing, but the potential dark sides should also be considered. As shared commitments are the foundation of alternative economies, we draw on related ...
