text: tors studies seems to be inevitable . Based on past experience in working · with social indicators , their definitions and purposes need to be re­ defined in view of the difficulties and limitations iri developing a concep -:-· tual framework of indicators and in providing their statistical :con:tents; . The level of sophistication in each of these stages should be ;consistent. · . Concerted efforts could be made to strengthen the weak links in the work-flow of social indicators in order-to maintain more ·or less the.same depth in each and every phase of their development '. In this process, · the most important consideration is to advance a workable definition . . and purpose, a realistic conceptual framework, and feasible statisticaf · : · contents, especially for developing countries .. · . . . . . . 58. By its nature, research on social indicators is interdisciplinary : Each component of the social indicators system relies.on theadvance­ ment and contribution of that field as well as those· of r~lated fields. The st urn bling blocks of indexing and of measuring the qualitative aspects of. _ .. · living await sensible solutions by statisticians and experts. Each aspect of. the quality of life needs to be redefined to be meaningful and useful to · planners, policy-makers and data producers. The. designer of each aspect of well-being must continue his dialogue with those in related' disciplines in order to balance its front with the others, while maintaining its in­ dependence. To start a new chapter in the development ofsciences, this · .movement must be further fostered to eliminate thorns of obscurity and · make it bear practical fruits. 53 ERJtWJH1 l?RlijIJ!lf'lG LIMITED PARTNERSHIP • lJI/J,.41 CHA.14Hl4MTWC'ftiG 14. IA~A.'11' TU, 041141, 4l4'UI. 4H1ISO • ft IM,.sltrr, 10 .• l"Mul.U.W\J m, )11''11. lUOIU, ll)l)tft 
analysis: The text discusses the development of social indicators, their definitions, and purposes, highlighting the need for a conceptual framework and statistical contents. It emphasizes the importance of interdisciplinary research and collaboration to advance the field. The text does not specifically mention economic development, natural resources, industry, transport, communication, international trade, agriculture, forestry, fishing, or humanitarian aid. It does not appear to be related to culture, as the focus is on indicators and framework development rather than cultural aspects. The text does mention "quality of life" and "well-being," which are often linked to health and education, but the primary focus is on the development of social indicators. Therefore, it is likely that the text is related to either education or health, or both.