Abstract

GARCIA ESTRADA, Erle et al. Empirical test of a model of quality of life. Civilizar [online]. 2015, vol.15, n.28, pp.181-196. ISSN 1657-8953.

This work was proposed to establish a correlative model to discuss the importance of other variables in the investigation of the quality of life. Once the relationship between the factors derived from the literature review were specified, a cross-sectional study was carried out with a nonrandom sample of 245 students. When the validity and reliability of the instrument measured was obtained: life satisfaction, expected capacities, expectations of opportunity, trust relationships, perceptions of fairness, valuing the environment, rules of context and perceived resources, a structural model was contrasted [X² = 12,35 (12 gl) p = 0.000; GFI = 0.975; RMR = 0.000] in which the perceived availability of resources indirectly correlated to life satisfaction through context rules (γ = 0.52). The results were compared with the findings reported in the state of knowledge.

Keywords : Quality of life; life satisfaction; group norms; availability of resources; perceived capabilities.

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