Methodological Approaches of Formation of Evaluative Indicators of Quality of Life

Abstract

The article deals with methodological approaches for the essence of quality of life. More precise definition of conceptual framework and definition of the notion of quality of life. The components of quality if life, such as, for example, the level of education, social integration and social consensus, health, life time, security assurance, etc., are described. It is shown that the paradigm of human life and activities which is understood as continuous interaction of individual with his inner and outer world in order to sustain his existence, to pursue abilities and opportunities of a person, is in the basis of the notion of quality of life. Evaluative indicators of quality of life are given. Economic development and quality of life mutually reinforce each other. Actually, they are the elements of one paradigm. Quality of life is the instrument of economic transformations and structural changes.

DOI: 10.5901/mjss.2014.v5n24p251