Exploring the capability approach to quality of life in disadvantaged population groups.

ABSTRACT: The capability approach argues that having effective choices and fair opportunities are essential to maintain and promote one's own health and quality of life (QoL). This study examines the determinants of QoL in four disadvantaged population groups (young people not in education, employment, or training; long-term unemployed; refugees; older people living alone) within the framework of the capabilities by tracking the direct and indirect effects of individual and structural factors and capabilities on their QoL. Cross-sectional data (N = 866) with validated scales of quality of life (physical, social, psychological, and environmental QoL) and self-reported capabilities were utilized. Individual factors included age and gender and structural factors education and income. Descriptive statis

SUBMITTER: Maki-Opas T 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9477846 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature