Table 1.

Core quality of life domains and commonly used indicators. Adapted from Table 1 of [8]. Reproduced with permission of AAIDD’s Copyright Clearance Center.

Domain		Indicators
Well-Being	Emotional well-being	Contentment (satisfaction, moods, enjoyment) Self-concept (identify, self-worth, self-esteem) Lack of stress (predictability and control)
	Physical well-being	Activities of daily living (self-care, mobility) Health (functioning, symptoms, fitness, nutrition) Leisure (recreation, hobbies)
	Material well-being	Financial status (income, benefits) Employment (work status, work environment) Housing (type of residence, ownership)
Independence	Personal development	Education (achievements, education status) Personal competence (cognitive, social, practical) Performance (success, achievement, productivity)
	Self-determination	Autonomy/personal control (independence) Goals and personal values (desires, expectations) Choices (opportunities, options, preferences)
Social Participation	Interpersonal relation	Interactions (social networks, social contacts) Relationships (family, friends, peers) Supports (emotional, physical, financial)
	Social inclusion	Community integration and participation Community roles (contributor, volunteer) Social supports (support networks, services)
	Rights	Human (respect, dignity, equality) Legal (citizenship, access, due process)