Quality of Life as Context for Planning and Evaluation of Services for People with Disabilities.

Dennis, Ruth E.; And Others

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ERIC Number: EJ464002

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1993

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Quality of Life as Context for Planning and Evaluation of Services for People with Disabilities.

Dennis, Ruth E.; And Others

Exceptional Children, v59 n6 p499-512 May 1993

This article reviews definitions of quality of life; explores the subjective nature of life quality for people with disabilities; relates the concept to cultural norms and universal human values and needs; explores the optimal theory of personal well-being; and surveys the source and use of research and implications for planning and evaluating services. (Author/JDD)

Descriptors: Cultural Influences, Definitions, Disabilities, Evaluation Methods, Human Services, Individual Needs, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Quality of Life, Research Methodology, Values, Well Being

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Information Analyses

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Language: English

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