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 politics. Quality of life should not be confused with the concept of standard of living, which is based primarily on income.
Etymology
The term 'Quality of Life' is derived from the English words 'quality' and 'life'. 'Quality' comes from the Latin word 'qualitas', meaning 'character' or 'nature'. 'Life' comes from the Old English word 'lif', which is akin to the Old High German 'līb' meaning 'life', and the Old Norse 'līf', which also means 'life'.
Related Terms
- Health-related quality of life: A multi-dimensional concept that includes domains related to physical, mental, emotional, and social functioning. It goes beyond direct measures of population health, life expectancy, and causes of death, and focuses on the impact health status has on quality of life.
- Well-being: A positive outcome that is meaningful for people and for many sectors of society, because it tells us that people perceive that their lives are going well.
- Life satisfaction: An assessment of the overall conditions of existence as derived from a comparison of one's aspirations to one's actual achievements.
- Happiness: A mental or emotional state of well-being which can be defined by, among others, positive or pleasant emotions ranging from contentment to intense joy.
- Standard of living: The level of wealth, comfort, material goods, and necessities available to a certain socioeconomic class or a certain geographic area.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Quality of life
- Wikipedia's article - Quality of life
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