Pomiar i ocena jakości życia
Measurement and evaluation of the life quality
Author(s): Agnieszka Sompolska-RzechułaSubject(s): Social Sciences, Economy, Sociology, Methodology and research technology, Social development, Economic development, Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: quality of life; life quality assessment; multi-dimensional comparative analysis; measurements; reaserch methodology
Summary/Abstract: The article detailed the methods of measurement of the life quality, including the role of scales of measurement in the evaluation of the test categories. The analysis of the life quality carried out in terms of objective and subjective approach, allowing to obtain a complete picture of the analyzed categories. Methods for objective measurement of the life quality are described taking into account indicators of both tangible and intangible aspects of living conditions. Then the analysis of the subjective life quality is discussed, based on the respondents opinion. The study provides a rich description of the methods of multidimensional comparative analysis to evaluate the life quality. Also other measures are included, such as the human development index, the conditions and quality of life.
Journal: Wiadomości Statystyczne. The Polish Statistician
- Issue Year: 58/2013
- Issue No: 08
- Page Range: 19-36
- Page Count: 18
- Language: Polish