International Society for Quality of Life Studies

The International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS) is?thrilled?to be an official partner of the?World Happiness Report 2025! This year’s report, centered on the theme of?‘caring and sharing,’?goes beyond rankings to feature insights from leading experts in wellbeing science. ?Join the global launch events!?Live-streamed from around the world to celebrate the?International Day of Happiness: ?Thursday, March 20 ?13:00 UTC – North America ?15:30 UTC – Africa ?19:00 UTC – Europe ?Friday, March 21 ?04:00 UTC – Asia ?16:00 UTC – Latin America ?History in the making!?Among these events is the?first-ever WHR launch in Africa, hosted by the?University of Johannesburg!? ?Given the incredible insights from the?ISQOLS 2024 Regional Conference in South Africa, this milestone amplifies?African perspectives in global happiness research. ?Discover all events & opportunities: https://lnkd.in/ebrzZ_Bs ? #WorldHappinessReport #WorldHappiness #QualityOfLife #ISQOLS #InternationalDayOfHappiness?

?? We are so proud of the many ISQOLS members featured in the upcoming World Happiness Report 2025! These incredible researchers from across the globe have made significant contributions to the report’s findings. Stay tuned for the full report release on 20 March! ?? Read their groundbreaking insights next Thursday! #WorldHappinessReport #ISQOLS #GlobalResearch #Happiness #Wellbeing #ResearchExcellence

Thank you for the opportunity to participate in the conference and share recent research on commuting satisfaction. I am looking forward to the Annual Conference in Luxembourg in July!

?? Celebrating 30 Years of ISQOLS! ?? ?? ISQOLS IMPACT | The Vision and Founding As we mark the 30th anniversary of the International Society for Quality-of-Life Studies (ISQOLS), we are excited to launch a special interview series reflecting on our journey. In this first episode, M. Joseph Sirgy, one of ISQOLS' founders, takes us back to 1995, sharing the inspiration behind ISQOLS and how it has grown into a leading global organization dedicated to advancing quality of life, happiness, and well-being research. ?? In this episode, we explore: ? The vision and motivation behind ISQOLS’ founding ? Key milestones and achievements over the past 30 years ? The impact of ISQOLS on research and professional development ?? Watch the interview here: https://lnkd.in/gaSBy2Zz Join us in celebrating three decades of impact and innovation! #ISQOLS30 #QualityOfLife #WellBeingResearch #HappinessStudies

?? ICYMI: ISQOLS Webinar on Community Quality of Life (CQOL), Aging, and Migration in Rural Areas Catch up on this insightful discussion about the evolving dynamics of aging and migration in rural communities and their impact on quality of life. ?? Presenter: Dr. Hossein Mousazadeh, Ph.D. Mousazadeh ?? Guest Speakers: Dr. M. Joseph Sirgy (Virginia Tech) & Dr. Zoe Taylor (Purdue University) This webinar explored how rural communities navigate demographic shifts, health disparities, social integration, and infrastructure challenges. It highlighted CQOL frameworks that support sustainable, resilient, and inclusive rural development. ?? Watch the webinar recording here: https://lnkd.in/gGS6Zp6V ?? Learn more & stay updated on future events: isqols.org #Community #QualityofLife #CQOL #Aging #Migration #RuralCommunities #ISQOLS

This week I had the opportunity to participate in ISQOLS Winter Virtual Conference to share our recent research on the quality of life of university students. It was an enriching and insightful event with fruitful Q&A sessions facilitated by eminent professors. I offer my gratitude to the organizating committee for organizing such a professional conference. International Society for Quality of Life Studies #WellBeingResearch #QualityofLife #EmergingScholars #GlobalCollaboration #happiness #wellbeing #EmergingScholars #educationalpsychology

?? ISQOLS 2025 Winter Virtual Conference - A Resounding Success! ?? We are thrilled to share that the ISQOLS 2025 Winter Virtual Conference was a huge success, featuring nearly 50 early-career presenters from across the globe! ?? The conference provided an exciting platform for emerging scholars to showcase their research on quality of life, well-being, and related topics. A special thank you to our incredible organizers, discussants, and contributors for their hard work and dedication in making this event possible: Anthony Lepinteur, Parviz Dabir-Alai, Roger Fernandez-Urbano, PhD, MRes, MSc, MA, Graciela Tonon, Talita Greyling, Yoshiaki Takahashi, Martijn Hendriks, Andrew Clark, Antonella Delle Fave, Enrique Delamonica, Mohsen Joshanloo, Kelsey J. O'Connor, Clemens Hetschko, Arthur Grimes ?? Good news for ISQOLS members! All current members now have exclusive access to the full collection of conference recordings! To view the content, visit this https://lnkd.in/gntrKY2k and select "request access." Thank you to all who participated, and we’re excited to see the ongoing impact of this conference on the ISQOLS community and beyond. ?? #ISQOLS2025 #VirtualConference #QualityOfLife #WellBeing #EarlyCareerResearch #Networking #ISQOLS #ResearchCommunity

The countdown is on! One week until ISQOLS 2025 Virtual Winter Conference on February 27-28 Register now: https://lnkd.in/gsMJK_Jc ?? Explore 50+ presentations on well-being & quality of life studies ?? Access exclusive presenter materials for deeper insights ?? Watch recorded sessions anytime on our virtual platform ?? Designed for all time zones—connect with global experts and be part of the conversation on advancing well-being research! #ISQOLS #WellBeing #QualityOfLife #VirtualConference

We are delighted to announce Talita Greyling as a keynote speaker for the #iamoForum25. The #conference will be held from 18 to 20 June 2025 on “Rural Roots and Routes: Navigating Complexities of Quality of Life, #Immobility, and #Migration” in #Halle (Saale), Germany. www.iamo.de/forum/2025 co-organized by the International Society for Quality of Life Studies and the Oesterreichische Nationalbank