Disentangling vitality, well-being, and quality of life: a conceptual examination emphasizing their similarities and differences with special application in the physical activity domain.

摘要: Background:Given trends toward studying positive mental health in the behavioral sciences, concepts of vitality, well-being, and quality life (QoL) have received significant attention. Unfortunately, interpreting their empirical findings applications is difficult given a tendency to use these terms synonymously and/or without clear apriori definitions. Methods:This review presents an in-depth, critical examination QoL (especially health-related QoL) while paying particular attention similarities differences. Given proliferation studies area physical activity psychology, this draws from collection knowledge domain provide readers with concrete examples support arguments that are raised. Results:The narrative content divided into 3 sections appraisals each: definitions meaning, theoretical views, research, latter which further subdivided measurement ...