QUALITY OF LIFE MODEL

Here's the link to an interesting 'Quality of Life Model' as conceived by the Center for Health Promotion at the University of Toronto.

The model is an examination of factors that contribute to the goodness & meaning of life, as well as people's happiness.

It divides life into 'Being', 'Belonging' & 'Becoming' categories.

Each of the foregoing categories has three sub-categories, as follows:

1) Being:

Being relates to who one is. This category is divided into Physical, Psychological and Spiritual Being.

i) Physical Being:

- 'Physical Being' concerns such things as physical health, personal hygiene, nutrition, exercise, grooming and clothing, and general physical appearance.

ii) Psychological Being:

- 'Psychological Being' concerns such things as psychological health and adjustment, cognition, feelings, self-esteem, self-concept and self-control.

iii) Spiritual Being:

- 'Spiritual Being' concerns such things as personal values, personal standards of conduct, and spiritual beliefs.

2) Belonging:

Belonging relates to connections with one's environments. This category is divided into Physical, Social and Community Belonging.

i) Physical Belonging:

- 'Physical Belonging' concerns such places as in the home, workplace, school, neighborhood and community.

ii) Social Belonging:

- 'Social Belonging' concerns relationships with intimate others, family, friends, co-workers, neighborhood and community.

iii) Community Belonging:

- 'Community Belonging' concerns having an adequate income, health and social services, employment, educational programs, recreational programs, community events and activities.

3) Becoming:

Becoming relates to achieving personal goals, hopes and aspirations. This category is divided into Practical, Leisure and Growth areas.

i) Practical Becoming:

- 'Practical Becoming' concerns domestic activities, paid work, school or volunteer activities, seeing to health or social needs.

ii) Leisure Becoming:

- 'Leisure Becoming' concerns activities that promote relaxation and stress reduction.

iii) Growth Becoming:

- 'Growth Becoming' concerns activities that promote the maintenance or improvement of knowledge and skills, as well as adapting to change.