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Quality of Life Research Judith Tick a public controversy began over'Quality of life' is one of the fastest growing areas of research and policy. The concept has an intuitive appeal as a measure of the well being of individuals, communities and nations. It is increasingly promoted as an aid for political decisions and public funding. But what does the concept really mean? And how can it be operationalized in teaching and research? This is the first introductory text to offer a critical overview of the concept of