The book "Quality-of-Life Research in Chinese, Western and Global Contexts" offers a comprehensive analysis of quality of life from various perspectives. It highlights the research on quality of life, which has predominantly been conducted in Western contexts, and emphasizes the necessity of integrating Chinese and global perspectives as well. This collection of studies is particularly valuable as it addresses the quality of life of children and adolescents, as well as the challenges of economic disadvantage. The contributions come from researchers across different disciplines, providing an interdisciplinary approach to the study of quality of life. The book also addresses methodological issues that are significant for assessing quality of life, thus making an important contribution to the existing literature.