Quality of Life (QOL)

The Quality of Life (QOL) is the level of human welfare (well-being) measured by social indicators, such as enjoyment, comfort, and health in life rather than an income and production.

Reference Definition by CDC.gov: Quality of Life (QOL) is a broad multidimensional concept that usually includes subjective evaluations of both positive and negative aspects of life. What makes it challenging to measure is that, although the term “quality of life” has meaning for nearly everyone and every academic discipline, individuals and groups can define it differently. Although health is one of the important domains of overall quality of life, there are other domains as well: for instance, jobs, housing, schools, the neighbourhood. Aspects of culture, values, and spirituality are also key aspects of overall quality of life that add to the complexity of its measurement.

Related Definitions in the Project: The Quality Management; Project Management