title: [Quality of life of the elderly in the community: application of the Flanagan scale].
abstract: The aim of this study was to evaluate the satisfaction degree of the elderly people regarding their quality of life. Data were obtained by a questionnaire characterizing the sample with a scale of quality proposed by Flanagan, using the interview technique. Among 128 elderly people, authors verified a insufficient degree of satisfaction. The dimensions of the quality of life pointed out by the Flanagan's scale were: personal development and fulfillment; family relations; social participation; welfare and material support; learning and friendship. The authors concluded that the Flanagan's scale presents limitations as a result of the subjectivity of the concept of quality.
authors.affiliation: Universidade Federal da Paraíba. s.r.santos@uol.com.br
authors.forename: Sérgio Ribeiro
authors.initials: SR
authors.lastname: dos Santos
authors.forename: Iolanda Beserra da Costa
authors.initials: IB
authors.lastname: Santos
authors.forename: Maria das Graças M
authors.initials: Md
authors.lastname: Fernandes
authors.forename: Maria Emília Romero M
authors.initials: ME
authors.lastname: Henriques
mesh_terms: D000367:Age Factors; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006304:Health Status; D006801:Humans; D008297:Male; D011788:Quality of Life; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires
vernacular_title: Qualidade de vida do idoso na comunidade: aplicação da escala de Flanagan.