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The main aim is to explore social and subjective well-being across eight Asian countries, addressing the limitations of GDP as a measure.

April 1, 2026Open Access

Proposal for Social Well-being Studies in Asia : A Challenge beyond GDP

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The main aim is to explore social and subjective well-being across eight Asian countries, addressing the limitations of GDP as a measure.
Conduct surveys to gather qualitative and quantitative data on social well-being and subjective experiences.
Analyze national character through surveys in eight Asian countries.
Form a research consortium of organizations and universities focused on these assessments.
Plan and execute common surveys to compare findings with global standards.
Identification of unique aspects of social well-being in Asian countries.
Evidence that GDP is an inadequate measure for assessing social well-being.
The surveys will provide a foundation for future policy formulation.

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This initiative aims to assess social well-being in Asia, suggesting a shift from GDP-focused evaluations.

Hiroo Harada (2019) studied this question.

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