The Quality of Life in Taiwan

@article{Yao2009TheQO,
  title={The Quality of Life in Taiwan},
  author={Grace Yao and Yen-Pi Cheng and Chiao-Pi Cheng},
  journal={Social Indicators Research},
  year={2009},
  volume={92},
  pages={377-404}
}
The AsiaBarometer survey of 1,006 respondents shows that in Taiwan, people have access to modern utilities and digital media, signs of materialistic achievement, and yet are more concerned with physical security and financial safety than with personal growth. Regardless of their demographic backgrounds and value priorities, the Taiwanese, like other Confucian publics, are most satisfied with the interpersonal life sphere and least satisfied with the public life sphere. Their satisfaction levels… Expand
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