Towards an integrated framework for understanding the links between inequalities and wellbeing of places in low and middle income countries

Joseph Kangmennaang; Susan J Elliott

doi:10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.07.002

Towards an integrated framework for understanding the links between inequalities and wellbeing of places in low and middle income countries

Soc Sci Med. 2018 Sep:213:45-53. doi: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.07.002. Epub 2018 Jul 24.

Authors

Joseph Kangmennaang¹, Susan J Elliott²

Affiliations

¹ Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada. Electronic address: jkangmen@uwaterloo.ca.
² Department of Geography and Environmental Management, University of Waterloo, Waterloo, ON, Canada.

PMID: 30056326
DOI: 10.1016/j.socscimed.2018.07.002

Abstract

As part of a larger research programme undertaking the development of a global index of wellbeing (GLOWING) through the exploration of population wellbeing in low to middle income countries (LMICs), this paper examines the role of inequality in shaping experiences of wellbeing. The paper explores various conceptualizations of wellbeing and inequality and outlines an integrated framework for understanding the importance of measuring the wellbeing of places. We conclude by urging geographers to explicitly engage with theory and cross-disciplinary research in order to adequately conceptualize the role of place in 'Beyond GDP' and progress measures.

Keywords: Inequality; Integrated framework; Low and middle income countries; Wellbeing.

Publication types

Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
Review

MeSH terms

Developing Countries*
Global Health*
Health Status Disparities*
Humans
Models, Theoretical
Socioeconomic Factors