Quality of Life in Applied Research: A Review and Analysis of Empirical Measures

Abstract

Literature-based quality of life dimensions for individuals with disabilities were derived and proposed as a conceptual model, which was supported by 1,243 empirical measures in 87 studies. The studies were analyzed for demographic variables, type of investigation, methods of assessment and their psychometric properties, and common dimensions of measures investigated. Implications for policy and practice are noted. (Author/JDD)