Psychometric Testing of the Multidimensional Older People's Quality of Life Questionnaire, 2007-2008

Increasing social expectations and concerns about the policy implications of the ageing population have led to interest in improving older people's health, independence, activity, social and economic opportunities and participation, thereby their active contribution to society and, in effect, adding quality to extended years. Assessment of the effectiveness of public policy in this area requires the use of relevant and valid measurement instruments, based on a sound conceptual model. The purpose of the study was to test a new measure of quality of life (QoL) in older age, and the robustness of the causal model under-pinning it dynamically in an ageing population. In this process, the research will provide information on the links between influences on QoL, the process of active ageing and perceived QoL.