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Self‐rated Quality of Life Scales for People with an Intellectual Disability: A Review
Author(s) -
Cummins Robert A.
Publication year - 1997
Publication title -
journal of applied research in intellectual disabilities
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.056
H-Index - 63
eISSN - 1468-3148
pISSN - 1360-2322
DOI - 10.1111/j.1468-3148.1997.tb00017.x
Subject(s) - construct (python library) , scope (computer science) , scale (ratio) , psychology , relevance (law) , quality of life (healthcare) , construct validity , quality (philosophy) , measure (data warehouse) , developmental psychology , applied psychology , psychometrics , cognitive psychology , computer science , epistemology , psychotherapist , geography , philosophy , database , political science , law , programming language , cartography
The quality of life construct is briefly reviewed. This is followed by a description of 13 scales that purport to measure the construct. Each scale is analysed in terms of its scope and psychometric properties. Two major conclusions are drawn. The first is that the two scales which seem to have most promise at this stage are the Quality of Life Questionnaire and the Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale. The second conclusion is that both scales require further development, most particularly to maintain their relevance as our understanding of the underlying construct and measurement issues evolves.