Quality of life

Current consensus

The quality of life impact area addresses the holistic effects of the CCAM system or service under study on individuals' subjectively experienced or evaluated physical, mental, social, and financial well-being by integrating indicators for travel behavior, access to essential services and activities, safety, and overall life satisfaction.

Explanation

Well-being encompasses quality of life, as well as the ability of people and societies to contribute to the world in accordance with a sense of meaning and purpose. Focusing on wellbeing supports the tracking of the equitable distribution of resources, overall thriving, and sustainability. A society’s well-being can be observed by the extent to which they are resilient, build capacity for action, and are prepared to transcend challenges.