Cross-cultural study of person-centred quality of life domains and indicators: a replication.
J Intellect Disabil Res
; 49(Pt 10): 734-9, 2005 Oct.
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ABSTRACT
BACKGROUND:
The increased use of the quality of life (QOL) concept internationally suggests the need to evaluate its etic (universal) and emic (culture-bound) properties. This study replicated and expanded a previous cross-cultural study on QOL.METHOD:
The three respondent groups (consumers, parents and professionals; total n = 781) were from four European countries France, Belgium, Italy and Poland. The Cross Cultural Survey of Quality of Life Indicators was used to assess the importance and use of eight core dimensions of QOL. Two hypotheses were tested (1) the etic properties would be demonstrated if there were similar profiles for the respondent and geographical groups, and if indicators grouped into the proposed QOL domains; and (2) the emic properties would be demonstrated if there were significant differences on scores across groups.RESULTS:
Results supported both hypotheses.CONCLUSION:
The present study replicated the findings of a large cross-cultural study that the QOL construct has both etic and emic properties.
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Base de dados:
MEDLINE
Assunto principal:
Qualidade de Vida
Idioma:
En
Ano de publicação:
2005
Tipo de documento:
Article