Changing the narrative: measuring progress by measuring what matters to families

Trebeck, K., Black, I. and Shaw, D. (2016) Changing the narrative: measuring progress by measuring what matters to families. Families, Relationships and Societies, 5(3), pp. 467-472. (doi: 10.1332/204674316X14758514931865)

Abstract

Gross Domestic Product (GDP) has emerged as a dominant proxy for the success of a nation. At the micro level, a similar monetary orientation is manifest in the development of invidious materialism. This article supports a shift in the purpose of policy-making, away from GDP growth and towards an agenda in which participation and relationships are positioned as more desirable. It presents Oxfam Scotland's Humankind Index as replacement measure of national progress.

• Item Type: Articles
• Status: Published
• Refereed: Yes
• Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: Trebeck, Dr Katherine and Shaw, Professor Deirdre
• Authors: Trebeck, K., Black, I., and Shaw, D.
• College/School: College of Social Sciences; College of Social Sciences > Adam Smith Business School > Management
• Journal Name: Families, Relationships and Societies
• Publisher: Policy Press
• ISSN: 2046-7435
• ISSN (Online): 2046-7443
• Published Online: 10 October 2016
• Copyright Holders: Copyright © 2016 Policy Press
• First Published: First published in Families, Relationships and Societies 5(3):467-472
• Publisher Policy: Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher