Quality of Life Index – QLI

Q: How many questions does the Quality of Life Index – QLI have?

The Quality of Life Index – QLI contains 66 items and takes approximately 17 minutes to complete.

Q: How is the Quality of Life Index – QLI scored?

Scores range from 0 to 30. Interpretation levels: Low Quality of Life (0-10), Moderate Quality of Life (11-20), High Quality of Life (21-30).

Q: Is the Quality of Life Index – QLI free?

Yes, this assessment is completely free. You will receive your results immediately after completion, with an optional AI-powered personalized interpretation.

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Quality of Life Index – QLI

Measures quality of life in terms of satisfaction and importance across health, social, economic, psychological, and family domains.

66 Questions

~17 min

Custom

Scale Development & Technical Details

Scale Overview

The Quality of Life Index – QLI was developed by Carol Estwing Ferrans and Margaret J. Powers (1985). It is designed to measure Quality of Life. The scale is intended for use with Adults and clinical populations.

Scale Structure

This instrument consists of 66 items organized into 4 factors/subscales: Health and Functioning, Social and Economic, Psychological/Spiritual, Family.

Factor / Subscale	Items	N
Health and Functioning	1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,16,17,18,25,26,34,35,36,37,38,39,40,41,44,49,50,51,58,59	28
Social and Economic	13,15,19,20,21,22,23,24,46,48,52,53,54,55,56,57	16
Psychological/Spiritual	27,28,29,30,31,32,33,60,61,62,63,64,65,66	14
Family	9,10,12,14,42,43,45,47	8

Response Format

Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.

Response anchors: 1 = Very Dissatisfied (Part I) / Very Unimportant (Part II), 2 = Moderately Dissatisfied (Part I) / Moderately Unimportant (Part II), 3 = Slightly Dissatisfied (Part I) / Slightly Unimportant (Part II), 4 = Slightly Satisfied (Part I) / Slightly Important (Part II), 5 = Moderately Satisfied (Part I) / Moderately Important (Part II), 6 = Very Satisfied (Part I) / Very Important (Part II).

The scale includes 2 reverse-scored items to reduce acquiescence bias.

Scoring

Items are scored by subscale, with each subscale sum representing a distinct dimension.

Total scores range from 0 to 30. Interpretation guidelines:

Low Quality of Life: 0 – 10
Moderate Quality of Life: 11 – 20
High Quality of Life: 21 – 30

Psychometric Properties

Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Cronbach's alpha ranges from 0.73 to 0.99 across various populations.

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.

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About You

Please provide the following information before starting the assessment. This data is used for research purposes only and will remain confidential.

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Instructions

This questionnaire consists of two parts. In Part I, please rate how satisfied you are with various areas of your life on a scale from 1 (Very Dissatisfied) to 6 (Very Satisfied). In Part II, please rate how important these same areas are to you on a scale from 1 (Very Unimportant) to 6 (Very Important).

1 Very Dissatisfied (Part I) / Very Unimportant (Part II)

2 Moderately Dissatisfied (Part I) / Moderately Unimportant (Part II)

3 Slightly Dissatisfied (Part I) / Slightly Unimportant (Part II)

4 Slightly Satisfied (Part I) / Slightly Important (Part II)

5 Moderately Satisfied (Part I) / Moderately Important (Part II)

6 Very Satisfied (Part I) / Very Important (Part II)

Part I: How satisfied are you with your health?

Very Dissatisfied (Part I) / Very Unimportant (Part II) Moderately Dissatisfied (Part I) / Moderately Unimportant (Part II) Slightly Dissatisfied (Part I) / Slightly Unimportant (Part II) Slightly Satisfied (Part I) / Slightly Important (Part II) Moderately Satisfied (Part I) / Moderately Important (Part II) Very Satisfied (Part I) / Very Important (Part II)

Part I: How satisfied are you with your health care?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the amount of pain that you have?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the amount of energy you have for everyday activities?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your ability to take care of yourself without help?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the amount of control you have over your life?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your chances of living as long as you would like?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your family’s health?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your children?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your family’s happiness?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your sex life?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your spouse, lover, or partner?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your friends?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the emotional support you get from your family?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the emotional support you get from people other than your family?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your ability to take care of family responsibilities?

Part I: How satisfied are you with how useful you are to others?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the amount of worries in your life?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your neighborhood?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your home, apartment, or place where you live?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your job (if employed)?

Part I: How satisfied are you with not having a job (if unemployed, retired, or disabled)?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your education?

Part I: How satisfied are you with how well you can take care of your financial needs?

Part I: How satisfied are you with the things you do for fun?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your chances for a happy future?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your peace of mind?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your faith in God?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your achievement of personal goals?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your happiness in general?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your life in general?

Part I: How satisfied are you with your personal appearance?

Part I: How satisfied are you with yourself in general?

Part II: How important to you is your health?

Part II: How important to you is your health care?

Part II: How important to you is having no pain?

Part II: How important to you is having enough energy for everyday activities?

Part II: How important to you is taking care of yourself without help?

Part II: How important to you is having control over your life?

Part II: How important to you is living as long as you would like?

Part II: How important to you is your family’s health?

Part II: How important to you are your children?

Part II: How important to you is your family’s happiness?

Part II: How important to you is your sex life?

Part II: How important to you is your spouse, lover, or partner?

Part II: How important to you are your friends?

Part II: How important to you is the emotional support you get from your family?

Part II: How important to you is the emotional support you get from people other than your family?

Part II: How important to you is taking care of family responsibilities?

Part II: How important to you is being useful to others?

Part II: How important to you is having no worries?

Part II: How important to you is your neighborhood?

Part II: How important to you is your home, apartment, or place where you live?

Part II: How important to you is your job (if employed)?

Part II: How important to you is having a job (if unemployed, retired, or disabled)?

Part II: How important to you is your education?

Part II: How important to you is being able to take care of your financial needs?

Part II: How important to you is doing things for fun?

Part II: How important to you is having a happy future?

Part II: How important to you is peace of mind?

Part II: How important to you is your faith in God?

Part II: How important to you is achieving your personal goals?

Part II: How important to you is your happiness in general?

Part II: How important to you is being satisfied with life?

Part II: How important to you is your personal appearance?

Part II: How important to you are you to yourself?

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