Quality of Life Amenities as Contributors to Local Economies: Views of City Managers

2016 ◽  
Vol 38 (5) ◽  
pp. 661-675 ◽  
Author(s):  
James M. Vanderleeuw ◽  
Jason C. Sides
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
City Managers ◽  
Local Economies

scholarly journals Affordable Homeownership: Solutions For Alleviating Mississauga's Affordable Housing Issue

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynn Ormiston
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Housing Issue ◽  
Market Trends ◽  
Policies And Programs

This research looks at literature, market trends, and policies and programs pertaining to affordable homeownership. The literature suggests that homeownership contributes to local economies and quality of life and is an important part of creating vibrant societies. This research is important as planning plays a vital role in representing those who cannot represent themselves and ensuring that a high quality of life is accessible to everyone. It explores the affordable housing issue in Mississauga and identifies the programs that currently exist to alleviate affordable housing issues. The recommendations are intended to guide Mississauga in the next steps of alleviating affordable homeownership issues. The recommendations provided are transient and can be used as a template for other municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area alleviate similar issues.

scholarly journals Model Pembangunan Keusahawanan Asnaf Luar Bandar

Sains Insani ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 6 (3) ◽  
Author(s):  
Mohd Izzat Amsyar Mohd Arif
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Economic Growth ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Multidimensional Model ◽  
Critical Factors ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Detailed Model ◽  
Qualitative Research Design

Usahawan dikenali sebagai pemacu pertumbuhan ekonomi yang penting dan memberi nilai yang besar kepada ekonomi setempat. Zakat merupakan mekanisme yang digunakan untuk membantu golongan yang kurang bernasib baik dan miskin bagi memenuhi keperluan asas dan meningkatkan kualiti hidup mereka. Dengan menentukan faktor kritikal, kajian ini bertujuan untuk menyelidiki model multidimensi yang dapat digunakan dalam program pembangunan bagi memenuhi keperluan usahawan asnaf luar bandar. Kajian ini menggunakan reka bentuk penyelidikan kualitatif yang merangkumi pengumpulan data melalui kaedah perpustakaan dan analisis data secara deskriptif. melalui sorotan literatur, konsep dan tema kajian ditetapkan dan dianalisis. Dapatan kajian menunjukkan bahawa untuk menjadikan asnaf seorang sahawan yang berjaya, semua faktor kritikal mesti dititikberatkan, terutama di kawasan luar bandar. Di akhir kajian, dicadangkan sebuah model komprehensif bagi pembangunan keusahawanan asnaf luar bandar.   Entrepreneurs are known as important drivers of economic growth and add considerable value to local economies. Zakat is one of the tools used to help disadvantaged and impoverished people meet their basic needs and improve their quality of life. By defining the critical factors, this study aims to investigate a multidimensional model that can be used in development programmes to meet the needs of rural asnaf entrepreneurs. This study uses a simple qualitative research design that includes data collection through library methods and descriptive analysis. The findings from previous studies were analysed to establish the concept and theme of the analysis. Finally, it is discovered that in order to turn an asnaf into a successful entrepreneur, all of the critical factors must be emphasised, especially in rural areas. As a result, a detailed model for the growth of rural asnaf entrepreneurship is proposed.

Community currency activities, community attachment, and quality of life: A case study of the Crooked River Alliance of TimeBanks

2017 ◽  
Vol 28 (3) ◽  
pp. 1181-1220 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mizzo Kwon ◽  
Chanam Lee ◽  
Yu Xiao ◽  
William A McIntosh
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Social Environments ◽  
Community Attachment ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Current State ◽  
Community Currency ◽  
Socioeconomic Benefits

Adopting community currency has been considered an effective strategy to improve local economies and social environments. Socioeconomic benefits of community currency for users have been well documented in previous studies; however, the community and quality of life benefits of community currency and the differences in such benefits between the users and non-users of community currency have not been sufficiently examined. To develop evidence-based approaches toward promoting community currency, this study has two main objectives: first to discuss the current state of knowledge on community currency in terms of its trends, correlates, and benefits; and second to present an empirical study based on a survey of 77 community currency users and 42 non-users, which examines the potential roles of community currency activities in promoting community attachment and quality of life. Results demonstrated that among community currency users, more active community currency users had higher levels of community attachment and quality of life. Also, compared to non-users, community currency users showed higher levels of quality of life. Evidence from this study suggests community currency holds strong potential to serve as an important mechanism to provide unmet, or additional, social services. It may also contribute to delivering multiple social objectives, such as improving social cohesion and empowering active citizenship.

scholarly journals Affordable Homeownership: Solutions For Alleviating Mississauga's Affordable Housing Issue

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jennifer Lynn Ormiston
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Affordable Housing ◽  
Vital Role ◽  
High Quality ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Housing Issue ◽  
Market Trends ◽  
Policies And Programs

This research looks at literature, market trends, and policies and programs pertaining to affordable homeownership. The literature suggests that homeownership contributes to local economies and quality of life and is an important part of creating vibrant societies. This research is important as planning plays a vital role in representing those who cannot represent themselves and ensuring that a high quality of life is accessible to everyone. It explores the affordable housing issue in Mississauga and identifies the programs that currently exist to alleviate affordable housing issues. The recommendations are intended to guide Mississauga in the next steps of alleviating affordable homeownership issues. The recommendations provided are transient and can be used as a template for other municipalities in the Greater Golden Horseshoe Area alleviate similar issues.

scholarly journals PROBLEMS AND PROSPECTS FOR CULTURAL AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES IN THE CONTEXT OF SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT OF LOCAL ECONOMIES AND COMMUNITIES

2019 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 207-212
Author(s):  
Evgeni Velev ◽  
Georgi Vasilev
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Creative Industries ◽  
Social Dimension ◽  
Local Authorities ◽  
Local Economies ◽  
Wide Range ◽  
Cultural And Creative Industries ◽  
Vocational Studies

The purpose of this study is to analyze and present the problems and perspectives of the cultural and creative industries in the context of the sustainable development of local economies and communities. The authors argue that a deeper understanding of the cultural and creative industries, as a complex phenomenon that has a versatile and multi-layered impact, would allow local government representatives to benefit more fully from the results of their own investments, which is particularly valid for their social dimension, in terms of improving quality of life leading to population growth, attracting educated and active citizens, cultural diversity and community cohesionSome of the problems facing the cultural and creative industries related to the strategy and the vision for the sector are being analyzed, the regulatory framework, the incomplete functioning of the systems of culture, arts and education, the lack of a "shared communication vision" on the challenges and perspectives of the municipal and local authorities, the contradictory nature of individual regulations and regulations, the cumbersome procedures and notices of public service, etc.The study demonstrates the hypothesis that investment in cultural and creative industries has the potential to generate jobs, innovation and productivity, improve the quality of life on the ground, stimulate new ideas and thinking within the community, and influence a wide range of political priorities, which is a major reason for every sustainable municipality to be given the necessary attention and to direct the institutional and administrative resources for research, planning and development. Each of the local authorities needs to understand their importance and look for a form of investment appropriate to local circumstances, as CCIs and local administrations have mutual benefits from close cooperation and interaction. These benefits could be achieved through direct investments tailored to the needs of CCIs (eg through physical infrastructure, skills, networks and business support).The report is for scientific research project DN № 05/1, 14.12.2016 „Communicational Model for Interactive Educational Environment for Post – Graduate Professional and Vocational Studies in the Field of Cultural and Creative Industries“, with the financial support of National Science Fund (NSF) of Ministry of Education and Science (MES) of Bulgaria.

Self-Compassion and Quality of Life in Adults Who Stutter

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 2097-2108
Author(s):  
Robyn L. Croft ◽  
Courtney T. Byrd
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Connectedness ◽  
The Self ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Self Compassion ◽  
Adults Who Stutter ◽  
And Gender ◽  
Relationship Of ◽  
The Impact

Purpose The purpose of this study was to identify levels of self-compassion in adults who do and do not stutter and to determine whether self-compassion predicts the impact of stuttering on quality of life in adults who stutter. Method Participants included 140 adults who do and do not stutter matched for age and gender. All participants completed the Self-Compassion Scale. Adults who stutter also completed the Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering. Data were analyzed for self-compassion differences between and within adults who do and do not stutter and to predict self-compassion on quality of life in adults who stutter. Results Adults who do and do not stutter exhibited no significant differences in total self-compassion, regardless of participant gender. A simple linear regression of the total self-compassion score and total Overall Assessment of the Speaker's Experience of Stuttering score showed a significant, negative linear relationship of self-compassion predicting the impact of stuttering on quality of life. Conclusions Data suggest that higher levels of self-kindness, mindfulness, and social connectedness (i.e., self-compassion) are related to reduced negative reactions to stuttering, an increased participation in daily communication situations, and an improved overall quality of life. Future research should replicate current findings and identify moderators of the self-compassion–quality of life relationship.

Misophonia: An Evidence-Based Case Report

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 (4) ◽  
pp. 685-690
Author(s):  
C. S. Vanaja ◽  
Miriam Soni Abigail
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Case Report ◽  
Case History ◽  
Pure Tone ◽  
Physiological Responses ◽  
Evidence Based ◽  
Management Option ◽  
Pure Tone Audiogram

Purpose Misophonia is a sound tolerance disorder condition in certain sounds that trigger intense emotional or physiological responses. While some persons may experience misophonia, a few patients suffer from misophonia. However, there is a dearth of literature on audiological assessment and management of persons with misophonia. The purpose of this report is to discuss the assessment of misophonia and highlight the management option that helped a patient with misophonia. Method A case study of a 26-year-old woman with the complaint of decreased tolerance to specific sounds affecting quality of life is reported. Audiological assessment differentiated misophonia from hyperacusis. Management included retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy based on the principles described by P. J. Jastreboff and Jastreboff (2014). A misophonia questionnaire was administered at regular intervals to monitor the effectiveness of therapy. Results A detailed case history and audiological evaluations including pure-tone audiogram and Johnson Hyperacusis Index revealed the presence of misophonia. The patient benefitted from intervention, and the scores of the misophonia questionnaire indicated a decrease in the severity of the problem. Conclusions It is important to differentially diagnose misophonia and hyperacusis in persons with sound tolerance disorders. Retraining counseling as well as desensitization and habituation therapy can help patients who suffer from misophonia.

Quality of Life of Youth With Hearing Loss

ASHA Leader ◽  
2010 ◽  
Vol 15 (15) ◽  
pp. 5-6
Author(s):  
Anne Skalicky ◽  
Brenda Schick ◽  
Donald Patrick
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Hearing Loss

Thinking Beyond Language: Intervention for Severe Aphasia

2009 ◽  
Vol 19 (1) ◽  
pp. 15-22 ◽  
Author(s):  
Nina Simmons-Mackie
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Communication Training ◽  
Language Intervention ◽  
Specific Training ◽  
Environmental Support ◽  
Total Communication ◽  
Communication Partners

Abstract Purpose: This article addresses several intervention approaches that aim to improve life for individuals with severe aphasia. Because severe aphasia significantly compromises language, often for the long term, recommended approaches focus on additional domains that affect quality of life. Treatments are discussed that involve increasing participation in personally relevant life situations, enhancing environmental support for communication and participation, and improving communicative confidence. Methods: Interventions that have been suggested in the aphasia literature as particularly appropriate for people with severe aphasia include training in total communication, training of communication partners, and activity specific training. Conclusion: Several intervention approaches can be implemented to enhance life with severe aphasia.

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