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This four-domain chart shows where your quality-of-life feels strongest and where it may need more attention.

Higher numbers are better. Scores are scaled 0–100 for easy comparison across domains.

Remember: This self-assessment offers insight, not diagnosis. Discuss concerns with a qualified professional.

Your Answers
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Categories: Assessment , Health & Fitness , Psychology
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The WHOQOL-BREF assessment evaluates how you perceive your quality of life by asking twenty-six concise questions about daily experiences over the previous two weeks. It reflects physical comfort, emotional balance, relationships, and environmental support, providing a broad view of personal wellbeing. The instrument was developed and validated by the World Health Organization to allow clear comparisons across cultures and situations.

The questionnaire groups specific items into four domains: Physical health, Psychological health, Social relationships, and Environment. Answers are scored from one to five, then reverse-coded where required. Each domain’s raw total is transformed onto a 0–100 scale so you can quickly see which areas feel strong and which may benefit from attention.

Use this assessment to reflect objectively on your wellbeing before a medical check-up, lifestyle change, or therapy session; always discuss concerns with a qualified professional—results do not constitute a clinical diagnosis.

Technical Details:

Domain scores are calculated by reverse-coding specified items, summing raw values within each domain, and linearly transforming those totals to a 0–100 scale. The overall index is the arithmetic mean of the four domain scores.

The transformation allows direct comparison between domains that contain different numbers of questions while preserving each answer’s weight.

  • Reverse-code negative-worded items first.
  • Add raw values for each domain.
  • Apply linear 0–100 scaling.
  • Average domain scores for the overall index.
  • Render results on an interactive radar chart.
DomainItem count
Physical7
Psychological6
Social3
Environment8

All calculations run entirely in your browser; no responses ever leave your device.

Calculations & Scoring:

The assessment converts raw answers into domain-specific and overall scores using the following formulas.

Transforms a domain’s raw sum into a 0–100 score.

v=2
v'=4
Replacing a score of 2 with 4 aligns item direction.

∑R=26
The raw total equals 26 after direction correction.

(26 − 7)/(4 ⁢ 7) × 100 = 67.9
Scaling produces a Physical domain score of 67.9.

The Physical domain score in this example is 67.9.

Averages the four domain scores to create an overall index.

SPhy,SPsy,SSoc,SEnv =67.9,72.3,80.0,65.5
Record each 0–100 domain score.

71.4
Dividing the sum by 4 yields the overall quality-of-life score.

The overall quality-of-life score in this example is 71.4.

Step-by-Step Guide:

Follow these steps to complete the questionnaire and view your results.

  1. Click the Start Assessment button.
  2. Select an answer choice for each question using the five-point radio buttons.
  3. Use the side list to revisit any item marked — before finishing.
  4. After the last response, review your domain scores and radar chart.
  5. Copy the URL if you wish to resume or share your results later.

FAQ:

Answers to common questions about the assessment.

How long does it take?

Most users finish in three to five minutes because each item is brief and the interface updates instantly.

Can I skip questions?

You may leave items unanswered, but scores appear only after all twenty-six responses are recorded.

What does the overall score mean?

The overall score represents the average of the four domain scores; higher numbers indicate better perceived quality of life.

Can I share my results?

Yes. Your responses are encoded in the page URL, allowing you to bookmark or share the link without revealing personal identifiers.

Is my data stored?

No. All processing happens locally in your browser, and no information is transmitted, stored, or logged on any server.

Troubleshooting:

Resolve common issues quickly.

  • Page appears blank — disable aggressive ad-blockers and reload.
  • Radar chart does not resize — refresh or rotate your device.
  • Progress stuck below 100 % — check the side list for unanswered items.
  • URL too long to share — shorten it with any privacy-respecting link service.
  • Mobile keyboard hides buttons — scroll slightly to restore visibility.

Advanced Tips:

Enhance your assessment experience.

  • Retake the questionnaire monthly to spot wellbeing trends.
  • Compare domain scores before and after lifestyle interventions.
  • Add notes beside bookmarked URLs to contextualise each session.
  • Print the radar chart for discussion with a healthcare professional.
  • Export answers as CSV using your browser console for personal research.

Glossary:

Key terms used in the assessment.

Reverse-coding
Inverting scores so higher numbers always signify better outcomes.
Domain
A themed group of questions measuring one wellbeing aspect.
Raw total
Unadjusted sum of item scores in a domain.
Normalisation
Rescaling values to a common range for comparison.
Radar chart
Polygon plot showing multiple variables on circular axes.
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