Understanding Singaporeans

Values, Lifestyles, Aspirations and Consumption Behaviors

Nonfiction, Social & Cultural Studies, Social Science, Sociology, Urban

• Author: Kau Ah Keng, Tambyah Siok Kuan, Tan Soo Jiuan;Jung Kwon
• ISBN: 9789814483414
• Publisher: World Scientific Publishing Company
• Publication: May 17, 2004
• Imprint: WSPC
• Language: English

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.

Contents:

• Introduction and Research Methodology
• Value Orientations
• Personal Values and Life Aspirations
• Life Satisfaction
• Media Habits
• Leisure Activities
• Internet Usage and Behavior
• Clustering of Singaporeans
• Successful Ageing in Singapore
• Young Adult Singaporeans

Readership: Policy planners; business strategy developers; undergraduates, graduate students and instructors; general public.