Where does Quality of Life (QoL) fit in the future of technology in the 21st Century?

Authors:
MARSTON Hannah R., FREEMAN Shannon, MUSSELWHITE Charles
Journal article citation:
Generations Review, 25(3), 2015, pp.8-14.
Publisher:
British Society of Gerontology

There is great opportunity to leverage existing technologies to measure Quality of Life (QoL). This article considers the value and use of Quantified Self (QS); also called self/life logging. The QS is a field or movement that enables individuals to incorporate and/or utilise technologies which are wearable. Types of QS may include physical and psychological characteristics such as heart rate and number of steps walked, places visited and tasks completed, dietary choices and number of calories consumed, sleep habits, and self-perceived mood. (Edited publisher abstract)

Subject terms:
assistive technology, quality of life, older people, health, wellbeing;
Links:
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ISSN print:
0965-2000

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