Subjective Approach oo Quality of Life

Siri Naess

Feminist Economics, 1999, vol. 5, issue 2, 115-118

Abstract: This article aims at a clarification of the term "quality of life." Three approaches are discussed: a subjective approach, often self-reports of psychological states; an objective approach, often material resources and arena options; and an approach including both subjective and objective elements. Common to the three is that positive as well as negative aspects of people's lives are considered. The article argues in favor of the subjective approach, leaning upon value judgments. Quality of life, thus defined, is considered an end in itself, while resources and arena options are considered to be means.

Keywords: Quality Of Life; Subjective; Objective; Self-reports; Value Judgments (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 1999
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