The Multi-Dimensional Nature of Predicting Quality of Life

Authors

James Potter, Taylor’s UniversityFollow
Rodrigo Cantarero, University of Nebraska-LincolnFollow
Heather Wood, University of Nebraska-Lincoln

Date of this Version

2012

Citation

Procedia - Social and Behavioral Sciences 50 ( 2012 )

Comments

Copyright 2012 Elsevier Used by permission

Abstract

The array of attributes theorized to impact quality of life (QOL) has sparked research across many fields of study. This multidisciplinary effort has identified influential dimensions such as satisfaction with residence, neighbourhood, economiy, social, and community issues. This study expands upon previous research, creating indices to represent dimensions shown to influence QOL, and then using regression analysis identifies the dimensions most likely to increase perceived QOL. The data indicates the combination of community support and residential satisfaction provides the best model for predicting QOL. This research helps confirm the importance of utilizing a multidimensional approach in the study of QOL.