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: (I) 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.
Jenaro, C., Verdugo, M.A., Caballo, C., Balboni, G., Lachapelle, Y., Otrebski, W., et al. (2005). Cross-cultural study of person-centered quality of life domains and indicators: A replication. JOURNAL OF INTELLECTUAL DISABILITY RESEARCH, 49(10), 734-739 [10.1111/j.1365-2788.2005.00742.x].
Cross-cultural study of person-centered quality of life domains and indicators: A replication
Balboni G.;
2005
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: (I) 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.I documenti in IRIS sono protetti da copyright e tutti i diritti sono riservati, salvo diversa indicazione.
