Nordic QoLQ
Generic-Specific Modules
Measure domains: Goal Pursuit, Life Satisfaction, Positive Affect, Quality of Life, Sense of Meaning
Summary of development:
The Nordic QoLQ was a collaborative effort between five Nordic countries (Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden) and tested on children ages 12-18, then expanded down to age 2. The measure has 75 items that cover 5 domains: Goal Pursuit, Life Satisfaction, Positive Affect, Quality of Life, and
Sense of Meaning. There is no English version of theis measure nor any psychometric testing of an English version.
Lindstrom B, Kohler L. Youth, disability and quality of life. Pediatrician. 1991
Additional information
| Number of Items | 75 |
|---|---|
| Time Frame/Recall Period | Past 3 Months |
| Measurement Type | Classical Test Theory |
| Overall Score | Yes |
| Sub scores/Subscales | Goal Pursuit, Life Satisfaction, Positive Affect, Quality of Life, Sense of Meaning |
| Ages | 2-11 |
| Respondent | Proxy Observer |
| Languages | Others |
| Development Used Experts | Lindstrom 1991, Lindstrom 1992, Lindstrom 1993-1, Lindstrom 1994 |
| Development Used Patient | Lindstrom 1991, Lindstrom 1992, Lindstrom 1993, Lindstrom 1994 |
| Measure Website | https://m3ewb.research.uconn.edu/measure/nordic-quality-of-life-qol-questionnaire-for-children/ |
| Licensing | Yes- former Nordic School of Public Health NHV as of 2015, January |
| Fees | No |