Table 1 Flanagan Quality of Life Scale (QOLS) original conceptual categories and scale items.
From: The Quality of Life Scale (QOLS): Reliability, Validity, and Utilization
| Conceptual Category | Scale Item |
|---|---|
| Material and Physical Well-being |
Material well-being and financial security Health and personal safety |
| Relationships with other People |
Relations with parents, siblings, other relatives Having and raising children Relations with spouse or significant other Relations with Friends |
| Social, Community, and Civic Activities |
Activities related to helping or encouraging others Activities related to local and national government |
| Personal Development and Fulfillment |
Intellectual development Personal understanding Occupational role Creativity and personal expression |
| Recreation |
Socializing Passive and observational recreational activities Active and participatory recreational activities |