Quality of Life
Quality of Life
Quality of Life (Pronunciation: kwɒlɪti ɒv laɪf) is a broad multidimensional concept that usually includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life. The term is used in a wide range of contexts, including the fields of International Development, Healthcare, and Political Science.
Etymology
The term "Quality of Life" is derived from the English words "quality" and "life". "Quality" comes from the Latin word qualitas, which means "character" or "nature". "Life" comes from the Old English word līf, which is akin to the Old High German līb life.
Definition
Quality of Life is defined as the general well-being of individuals and societies, outlining negative and positive features of life. It observes life satisfaction, including everything from physical health, family, education, employment, wealth, safety, security to freedom, religious beliefs, and the environment.
Related Terms
- Well-being: A state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.
- Health-related Quality of Life: An assessment of how the individual's well-being may be affected over time by a disease, disability, or disorder.
- Standard of Living: The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or a certain geographic area.
- Life Satisfaction: A measure of how people feel about their life as a whole rather than their current feelings.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quality of Life
- Wikipedia's article - Quality of Life
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