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The Science of Dignity

Measuring Personhood and Well-Being in the United States

Hitlin, Steven (Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology and Criminology, Professor of Sociology, Department of Sociology and Criminology, The University of Iowa) & Andersson, Matthew A. (Associate Professor of Sociology, Health and Society Program, Associate Professor of Sociology, Health and Society Program, Baylor University)

The Science of Dignity

The Science of Dignity

Measuring Personhood and Well-Being in the United States

The Science of Dignity

 

This book provides original evidence arguing for dignity as an indicator of public health, by offering a scientific framework for measuring dignity and its social determinants. Hitlin and Andersson show that dignity can be efficiently measured by using simple survey items that ask individuals whether there is "dignity" in their life or in how they are treated by others.


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Beschrijving The Science of Dignity

This book provides original evidence arguing for dignity as an indicator of public health, by offering a scientific framework for measuring dignity and its social determinants. Hitlin and Andersson show that dignity can be efficiently measured by using simple survey items that ask individuals whether there is "dignity" in their life or in how they are treated by others. National survey data show that unhappiness, sadness, anger, and lower general health are far more common for those reporting undignified lives. These differences in reported dignity come from inequalities in social and economic resources and from experiences of disrespect, threat, or life stress. Social groups with less power generally report lower levels of dignity linked to these multifaceted resource and stress inequalities, which are examined throughout the book. Hitlin and Andersson show that dignity possesses universal value for health and well-being in America, providing a scientific basis for collective consensus and social inspiration.


ISBN
9780197743867
Pagina's
256
Verschenen
NUR
770
Druk
1
Uitvoering
Hardback
Taal
Engels
Uitgever
OUP USA

Psychologie