Abstract
Conducting comparative quality of life research in a socio-economically and socio-politically divided society such as South Africa is methodologically challenging and worthwhile in that it provides a means for evaluating subtle social changes taking place. This is demonstrated on the basis of a study of perceptions of well-being involving white, Indian and black residents of Durban, South Africa. Survey findings generally reflected the differential social circumstances of the three groups represented in the sample, in particular it highlighted the materially underprivileged situation of Blacks in comparison to the other groups. Drawing upon the experience gained in the study, the rationale is given for develo** a research instrument for measuring comparative qualities of life at the national level.
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Møller, V., Schlemmer, L. Quality of life in South Africa: Towards an instrument for the assessment of quality of life and basic needs. Soc Indic Res 12, 225–279 (1983). https://doi.org/10.1007/BF00319805
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