Wisconsin Family Quality of Life Index – F-QLI
Measures family quality of life across multiple domains including life satisfaction, social relations, and health.
Scale Development & Technical Details
Scale Overview
The Wisconsin Family Quality of Life Index – F-QLI was developed by Marion A. Becker, Bret R. Shaw, Lisa M. Reib (1996). It is designed to measure Family Quality of Life. The scale is intended for use with Families and adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 22 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Family Life Satisfaction, Social Relations Satisfaction.
| Factor / Subscale | Items | N |
|---|---|---|
| Family Life Satisfaction | 1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10,11,12,13,14 | 14 |
| Social Relations Satisfaction | 15,16,17,18,19,20,21,22 | 8 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a 7-point Likert scale (1 = Strongly Disagree to 7 = Strongly Agree).
Scoring
Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.
Total scores range from 22 to 154. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low Satisfaction: 22 – 65
- Moderate Satisfaction: 66 – 110
- High Satisfaction: 111 – 154
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 10 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.