Indicators are used to measure abstract concepts. List some indicators that might prove to be reliable and valid in measuring the following concepts. Note that sometimes social indicators can be drawn from observing people, but as we show in our examples, they can also be drawn by considering distributions of resources, organizations, or other sources of data.
Economic Prosperity E.g., Gross National Product
Family Violence E.g., Admissions to Battered Women’s Shelters
Consumer Cultures E.g., New York Times Bestsellers List
Mental Health E.g., Survey Reports of Happiness