Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine how young individuals interpret the quality of life concept and to describe some aspects of health promotion. The present study was conducted in September, 2001. One hundred and twenty-six young individuals (119 females and 7 males) answered the question «What does Quality of Life mean to you?» after visiting an adolescent health centre for young people in Sweden. The data collection consisted of written accounts (from 126 informants), which were transcribed and formed as a whole. The content analysis method was used when analysing the qualitative data. Farquhar's taxonomy was used as a framework for organizing the different categories. Ten categories were presented under four main types: global definitions- well-being and happiness; focused definitions- love and development; combination definitions- respect and friendship and component definitions- education, occupation, economy and sense of security. The findings illustrate the most important perceptions of young...
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