Access to education | Access to information, knowledge & research tools |
Access to justice | Access to places of scenic beauty |
Access to quiet places | Access to stimulating places with noise and visual variety |
Air quality | Civic engagement |
Civility | Clean water |
Community life | Community ties |
Creative expression | Cultural experiences |
Cultural freedom | Cybersecurity |
Digital freedom | Economic opportunity |
Economic stability | Education quality |
Enjoyment of nature | Entertainment |
Exercise | Extracurricular & enrichment opportunities |
Family life | Financial security |
Free time | Freedom from crime |
Freedom from debt | Freedom from discrimination |
Freedom from oppression | Freedom from pollution & environmental degradation |
Freedom from poverty | Freedom of movement |
Freedom of religion | Freedom of speech |
Freedom to pursue happiness | Freedom to take calculated risks |
Friendships | Full participation in the human experience |
Health | Healthy food |
Housing quality | Income |
Job opportunities | Job satisfaction |
Learning opportunities | Leisure time |
Literacy | Meaningful work |
Mental health | Nutrition |
Opportunity to develop talents | Political rights |
Political stability | Positive relationships |
Professional & career opportunity | Pursuit of adventure |
Pursuit of aesthetics and style | Pursuit of art & performance art |
Pursuit of hobbies & interests | Pursuit of music, film and media |
Pursuit of nightlife | Pursuit of personal growth |
Recreation | Rich education options & choices |
Right to play | Rule of law |
Safety | Savings & investments |
Security of person | Sense of purpose |
Sleep quality | Social connectedness |
Social opportunities | Social stability |
Spiritual life | Sports & games |
Tradition & heritage | Transportation quality |
Travel opportunities | Vibrant cultural life |
Working conditions | Workplace safety |
Health
Average life expectancy, low infant mortality and access to quality healthcare.Air Quality
Air that is relatively free of particulates and other air pollution.Water Quality
A resilient supply of clean water that is free of contaminants and chemical pollution.Food Quality
Access to a resilient, diverse and healthy supply of food.Standard of Living
Wealth and material comfort.Education
Basic literacy, education level and access to education.Knowledge
Access to knowledge resources such as an open internet, books and research tools.Happiness
The self-reported happiness of individuals. It is difficult to say that a city or nation has a high quality of life if everyone is unhappy.Safety
Risks related to crime and accidents such as traffic accidents or workplace injury.Freedom from Fear
How safe you feel to take an evening walk.Community
A sense of attachment and comradery with those around you.Freedom of Speech
Speaking your mind without fear of retaliation by government or organizations such as a political movement.Human Rights
Inalienable rights such as life, personal liberty and freedom of religion.Legal Rights
Basic legal rights such as due process.Privacy
The right to communicate and live aspects of your life unobserved and unrecorded as you choose.Public Space
Access to green spaces, areas of exceptional nature such as beaches and land that can be used for sports, recreation, social interaction and personal reflection.Culture
A life surrounded by culture such as food, architecture, music, fashion, film and art.Profession & Creativity
Professional satisfaction and the ability to produce and create.Physical Activity
Robust expressions of health such as walking, jogging or dancing.Transportation
Access to transportation that isn't stressful or time-consuming.Proximity
Living close to the things you need. For example, a long commute is often cited as having an impact on quality of life.Resilience
Living in a community that is resilient to disaster and decline.Sustainability
The knowledge that your actions aren't damaging other people or the environment.Overview
Quality of life is how satisfied an individual is with their life. This is a subjective thing that tends to be influenced by factors such as income, lifestyle, relationships, safety, life opportunities and experiences. Quality of life is both influenced by the society and place where you live and your personal situation in life such as your family or level of education.
Summary
The following are common factors that may contribute to quality of life.
Discussion
Quality of life is subjective and is estimated with a simple survey question such as "How satisfied are you with life?" If someone isn't happy, you can't very well tell them that you've calculated that they're wrong. As such, asking is the only reasonable way to calculate this as a metric.| Definition: Quality Of Life | ||
Type | ||
Definition | The well-being of individuals in a community. | |
Value | Evaluating initiatives to improve cities and nations.Comparing cities and nations for purposes such as work relocation. | |
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