Abstract
![CDATA[This paper addresses critical issues concerning the measurement of physical health and psychological wellbeing, in the context of health-related quality of life research. The paper reviews current research in the fields of physical health and psychological wellbeing, noting that while the literature in these fields is vast, the instrumentation used to measure central constructs relating to physical health and psychological wellbeing does not typically enable an adequate, holistic assessment of health-related quality of life. This paper explores the utility of the World Health Organisation Quality of Life (WHOQoL) instrument as a measure of physical and psychological health, and presents some recent research using the WHOQoL. Future directions for research using the WHOQoL instrument are also addressed.]]
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Fourth International Biennial SELF Research Conference. Ann Arbor, US, 23rd - 26th July, 2006. Proceedings: Self-concept, Motivation, Social and Personal Identity for the 21st century |
Publisher | University of Western Sydney, SELF Research Centre |
Number of pages | 1 |
ISBN (Print) | 1741081483 |
Publication status | Published - 2006 |
Event | International Biennial SELF Research Conference - Duration: 13 Jan 2009 → … |
Conference
Conference | International Biennial SELF Research Conference |
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Period | 13/01/09 → … |
Keywords
- quality of life
- health
- physical health
- psychological wellbeing
- research