ABSTRACT
Over the last several decades, a large number of papers have considered the concept of quality of life (QOL). In a pioneering study, Campbell et al. (1976) discuss the effects of various factors, such as economic situation, employment, health, home life, community, housing, and leisure, on QOL. Since then, various studies have attempted to define QOL (e.g., Peck and Stewart, 1985; Richards et al., 2007). In 2011, the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) introduced the Better Life Index (BLI) to compare well-being across countries using 11 dimensions related to material living conditions and quality of life (OECD, 2011). These include (1) Housing Conditions, (2) Income and Wealth, (3) Jobs and Earnings, (4) Social Connections, (5) Education and Skills, (6) Environmental Quality, (7) Civic Engagement and Governance, (8) Health Status, (9) Subjective Well-Being, (10) Personal Security, and (11) Work and Life Balance.
