Understanding Singaporeans : Values, Lifestyles, Aspirations and Consumption Behaviors.

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, pe...

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Main Authors: Tambyah, Siok Kuan (Author), Tan, Soo Jiuan (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published: World Scientific 2004.
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520 |a 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. 
505 0 |a Acknowledgement ; About the Authors ; Foreword ; List of Charts ; List of Tables ; 1. Introduction and Research Methodology ; 1.1 Background of Study ; 1.2 Survey Research Methodology ; 1.2.1 Questionnaire development ; 1.2.2 Sample selection and data collection. 
505 8 |a 1.2.3 Data analysis 1.3 Sample Description ; 1.3.1 Representativeness of sample ; 1.4 Research Methodology for Semi-Structured Interviews ; 1.4.1 Interview guide development ; 1.4.2 Interview data collection ; 1.4.3 Interview data analysis ; 1.5 Summary ; 2. Value Orientations. 
505 8 |a 2.1 Family Values 2.1.1 Overview of family values ; 2.1.2 Family values by demographic background ; 2.2 Societal Consciousness ; 2.2.1 Overview of societal consciousness ; 2.2.2 Societal consciousness by demographic background ; 2.3 Status Consciousness. 
505 8 |a 2.3.1 Overview of status consciousness 2.3.2 Status consciousness by demographic background ; 2.4 Traditionalism ; 2.4.1 Overview of traditionalism ; 2.4.2 Traditionalism by demographic background ; 2.5 Materialism ; 2.5.1 Overview of materialism. 
505 8 |a 2.5.2 Materialism by demographic background 2.6 Entrepreneurial Spirit ; 2.6.1 Overview of entrepreneurial spirit ; 2.6.2 Entrepreneurial spirit by demographic background ; 2.7 Summary and Implications ; 3. Personal Values and Life Aspirations ; 3.1 Personal Values. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (p. [237]-239) and index. 
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