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