@article{1449212, recid = {1449212}, author = {Sirgy, M. Joseph,}, title = {Community quality-of-life indicators : a guide for community indicators projects /}, pages = {1 online resource (xiii, 217 pages) :}, abstract = {This training book is designed to help professionals enhance their knowledge of community quality-of-life indicators, and to develop viable community projects. Chapter 1 describes the theoretical concepts that guide the formulation of community indicator projects. Chapter 2 creates a sample community indicator project as a template of the entire process. Chapter 3 describes the planning process: how to identify sponsors, secure funding, develop an organizational structure, select a quality-of-life model, select indicators, and so on. Chapter 4 focuses on data collection. Finally, Chapter 5 describes efforts related to dissemination and promotion of community indicators projects. Written by a stalwart in the field of quality-of-life research, this book provides the tools of sound community project planning for quality-of-life researchers, social workers, social marketers, community research organizations, and policy-makers.}, url = {http://library.usi.edu/record/1449212}, doi = {https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-10208-0}, }