Support points and critical points in the analysis of the quality of life of the population in the Jiu Valley (Romania)

Abstract

In the present social-economic conditions of our country, the problem of objective analysis and research of the population’s everyday social life, of its wellbeing, of final consumption and possibilities of satisfying vital necessities, of the living standard and lifestyle, of the quality of life as a whole, becomes more and more present and significant. Considering the political and economic context and the integration of Romania in the European Union, the assurance of life quality is a vital objective in order to rapidly reach a living standard at acceptable level of civilization, defined in a European context. The current concept of quality of life is complex and multidimensional. This article highlights the strengths and critical elements in analysis of the quality of life of the population in the Jiu Valley (Hunedoara County, Romania).
Keywords: Analysis of the model, Dimensions and social indicators, Quality of life.