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Direct linkClaes, Claudia; Van Hove, Geert; van Loon, Jos; Vandevelde, Stijn; Schalock, Robert L. – Social Indicators Research, 2010
As the concept of quality of life (QOL) has evolved from a theoretical concept to both a measurable construct and an action-oriented change agent in the field of intellectual disabilities, there has emerged a corresponding need to develop, implement, and use a systematic approach to the assessment of domain-referenced quality of life outcomes. The…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, Measures (Individuals)
Brown, Roy I.; Schalock, Robert L.; Brown, Ivan – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2009
The authors provide an overview of quality of life (QoL) conceptualization in the field of intellectual disabilities (ID), provide background information, and set an organizing framework for presenting concepts and concrete ideas for applying QoL. This framework is useful for three broad categories of application in the field of ID that form the…
Descriptors: Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Questionnaires, Family (Sociological Unit)
Schalock, Robert L.; Verdugo, Miquel A.; Bonham, Gordon S.; Fantova, Fernando; Van Loon, Jos – Journal of Policy and Practice in Intellectual Disabilities, 2008
Education and rehabilitation programs in the field of intellectual disabilities are developing specific strategies related to demonstrated personal outcomes, quality of life (QOL)-related services and supports, evidence-based practices, and quality improvement. The purpose of this article is to summarize key aspects of these strategies within a…
Descriptors: Rehabilitation Programs, Mental Retardation, Quality of Life, Personal Autonomy
Peer reviewedSchalock, Robert L.; Brown, Ivan; Brown, Roy; Cummins, Robert A.; Felce, David; Matikka, Leena; Keith, Kenneth D.; Parmenter, Trevor – Mental Retardation, 2002
A number of issues involving the concept of quality of life as applied to persons with intellectual disabilities are summarized and a number of agreed-upon principles regarding its conceptualization, measurement, and application are presented. Public policy and disability reform are addressed as they relate to the quality of life concept.…
Descriptors: Adult Education, Adults, Change Agents, Change Strategies
