Review article
https://doi.org/10.5673/sip.52.1.2
Issues of Derivation of Composite (Objective and Subjective) Indices as Integral Measures of the Quality of Life Concept
Lana Slavuj
orcid.org/0000-0002-9440-5679
; University of Zagreb, Faculty of Science, Department of Geography, Croatia
Abstract
This paper deals with the issues of derivation of composite (objective and subjective) indices
as integral measures of the quality of life concept. Integration of a large number of indicators
into one index is an intriguing idea that makes an important part of the quality of life research.
It is based on the presumption that people do not isolate particular aspects of their life, but
have an integral feeling of life satisfaction. This is also one of the most controversial parts
of the quality of life research because the way in which indices are aggregated is subject to
numerous criticisms. Studies show that it is not easy to construct an index that is complete
enough and which unambiguously includes all aspects of the individual and collective quality
of life. Although quality of life indices are commonly used (especially for the presentation of
results on national levels and for comparison among various countries), present experiences
show it is more appropriate to replace them with a non-aggregate set of objective indicators
or with a direct question about the individual overall quality of life.
Keywords
quality of life indices; objective indicators; subjective indicators; weighting indicators
Hrčak ID:
117061
URI
Publication date:
6.3.2014.
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