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Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes 1/2015

Open Access 01-12-2015 | Research

A new questionnaire for measuring quality of life - the Stark QoL

Author: Jochen Hardt

Published in: Health and Quality of Life Outcomes | Issue 1/2015

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Abstract

Objective

The Stark questionnaire measures health-related quality of life (QoL) using pictures almost exclusively. It is supplemented by a minimum of words. It comprises a mental and a physical health component.

Methods

A German sample of n = 500 subjects, age and gender stratified, filled out the Stark Qol questionnaire along with various other questionnaires via internet.

Results

The physical component shows good reliability (Cronbach's alpha = McDonalds Omega = greatest lower bound = .93), the mental component can be improved (Cronbach's alpha = .63, McDonalds Omega = .72, greatest lower bound = .77). Confirmatory factor analysis shows a good fit (Bentlers CFI = .97). Construct validity was proven.

Conclusion

The Stark QoL is a promising new development in measuring QoL, it is a short and easy to apply questionnaire. Additionally, it is particularly promising for international research.
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There are various forms of QoL. Since this article focuses only on health related QoL, the term QoL stands for health related QoL throughout.
 
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Metadata
Title
A new questionnaire for measuring quality of life - the Stark QoL
Author
Jochen Hardt
Publication date
01-12-2015
Publisher
BioMed Central
Published in
Health and Quality of Life Outcomes / Issue 1/2015
Electronic ISSN: 1477-7525
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1186/s12955-015-0367-5

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