What does the pursuit of a high quality of life entail?: Grounding a theoretical model in lived experience

In response to calls for a better understanding of quality of life, we draw upon working professionals' perspectives and experiences to introduce a theoretical model that emerged from an inductive analysis of respondents' language. A key element of this model includes a collective picture...

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Published in:Community, work & family work & family, 2008-08, Vol.11 (3), p.313-336
Main Authors: Mickel, Amy E., Dallimore, Elise J., Nelson, Carolyn
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Family Work Relationship
l'équilibre entre vie privée et professionnelle
la qualité de vie
les méthodes d'enquêtes qualitatives
qualitative methods
Quality of Life
Social Indicators
work-life issues
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Summary:In response to calls for a better understanding of quality of life, we draw upon working professionals' perspectives and experiences to introduce a theoretical model that emerged from an inductive analysis of respondents' language. A key element of this model includes a collective picture of factors representing quality of life. Further, this model suggests interrelatedness among these factors with pursuit of a high quality of life emerging as a dynamic process with a tensional nature. Our proposed model extends existing research by more fully capturing the complex ways in which people from the United States describe quality of life and its pursuit.
ISSN:1366-8803
1469-3615
DOI:10.1080/13668800802151174