Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale – School Version (ComQol-S5)
Generic measure
Measure domains: Material well-being; Health; Productivity; Intimacy; Safety; Place in community; Emotional well-being (Optional: Spiritual)
Summary of development: Based on previous versions of ComQol for adults and those with intellectual disabilities, Cummins (1997) developed a scale for school children aged 11-18. The scale development occurred in Australia. The scale has several editions with modifications in wording. The 5th edition has a manual. The full form also has several unscored and free text questions.
Cummins, Robert A. 1997."Comprehensive Quality of Life Scale—School Version." Manual: Fifth Edition, School of Psychology. Deakin University of Melbourne.
Additional information
| PQL Condition | Generic |
|---|---|
| Number of Items | 35 |
| Time Frame/Recall Period | General, Past 3 Months |
| Overall Score | Yes |
| Sub scores/Subscales | Material well-being; Health; Productivity; Intimacy; Safety; Place in community; Emotional well-being |
| Ages | 11-18 |
| Respondent | Self |
| Languages | Chinese, English, Spanish |
| Development Used Experts | Cummins 1997 |
| Test-Retest Reliability | Cummins 1997, Gullone 1999 |
| Structural Validity | Petito 2000 |
| Internal Consistency | Cummins 1997, Gullone 1999, Marriage 2004, Petito 2000 |
| Known Groups Validity | Cummins 1997 |
| Convergent Validity with Other Measures | Cummins 1997, Gullone 1999 |
| Measure Website | https://worlddatabaseofhappiness.eur.nl/publications/comprehensive-quality-of-life-scale-school-version-grades-7-12-comqol-s5-manual-3122/ |
| Fees | None found |