Towards measuring quality of life in farming systems: A case from Northern Thailand
- Publikations-Art
- Kongressbeitrag
- Autoren
- Doppler, W. and J. Kitchaicharoen
- Erscheinungsjahr
- 2003
- Veröffentlicht in
- CRISTOVAO, A. and L. OMODEI ZORINI (eds.) Farming and Rural Systems Research and Extension. Fifth International Farming Systems Association European Symposium, Italy
- Seite (von - bis)
- 494-504
- Tagungsname
- Farming and Rural Systems Research and Extension. Fifth International Farming Systems Association European Symposium
- Tagungsort
- Florenz, Italien
- Schlagworte
- farming systems, Living standard, Quality of life
This study aims to contribute to the discussion on quality of life in rural areas. Living standard is understood as a part of quality of life. Definitions, criteria and a concept for analyses of the living standard are presented which includes eight criteria and the respective types of analyses. Thus, the paper presents a concept of measuring and assessing living standard and enters the area of livelihood assessment. It is applied under remote conditions in Northern Thailand in a comparative analysis between different ethnic groups. The results show, that there are methodological instruments available to not only analyse the physical, economic and administrative developments in farming and rural areas, but also to enter the more complex area of multiple objectives and diversified values of individuals and societies. The results indicate the need for further discussions and research towards improvement of systems-oriented approaches in measuring quality of life.