Translation and validation of the Life Balance Inventory: An occupational therapy questionnaire

Abstract

Despite the interest in the concept of life balance, no questionnaire is currently available in French to measure it well. This study aimed to translate the Life Balance Inventory (Objective 1) and to verify the convergent validity of the French version (Objective 2). A cross-cultural validation was first carried out, followed by a cross-sectional descriptive study, with 152 adults ages 40 and over, with and without physical disabilities. Questionnaires were used to measure the following variables, life balance, stress, health, and quality of life. A better life balance is associated with a lower degree of stress (r = -.36; p < .01) as well as higher physical health (r = .42; p = .01), mental health (r = .36; p = .01), and quality of life (r = .54; p < .01). The French version of the Life Balance Inventory is a valid questionnaire to assist occupational therapists when assessing time use of their clients.