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• Jacoby, A. (2013). Theoretical and methodological issues in measuring quality of life. In Quality of life in epilepsy (pp. 43-64). Psychology Press.
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• Martel, J. P., & Dupuis, G. (2006). Quality of work life: Theoretical and methodological problems, and presentation of a new model and measuring instrument. Social indicators research, 77, 333-368.
• Møller, V., Huschka, D. (2008). Quality of Life and the Millennium Challenge: Advances in Quality-of-Life Studies, Theory and Research. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
• Rapley, M. (2003). Quality of life research: A critical introduction.
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• Sirgy, M. J., & Sirgy, M. J. (2001). Measures and measurement issues in QOL research. Handbook of Quality-of-Life Research: An Ethical Marketing Perspective, 77-133.
• Sirgy, M. J. (2014). Handbook of Quality-Of-Life Research. Netherlands: Springer.
• Tonon, G. (Ed.). (2015). Qualitative Studies in Quality of Life: Methodology and Practice. Germany: Springer International Publishing.
• Varricchio, C. G. (2006, January). Measurement issues in quality-of-life assessments. In Oncology Nursing Forum (Vol. 33).
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• von Humboldt, S. (2016). Conceptual and Methodological Issues on the Adjustment to Aging: Perspectives on Aging Well. Germany: Springer Netherlands.
• Webster, N. J., Stimson, R. J., & Marans, R. W. (Eds.). (2024). Handbook of Quality of Life Research: Place and Space Perspectives. United Kingdom: Edward Elgar Publishing.
• Whiteneck, G., & Dijkers, M. P. (2009). Difficult to measure constructs: conceptual and methodological issues concerning participation and environmental factors. Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation, 90(11), S22-S35.
• Zhan, L. (1992). Quality of life: conceptual and measurement issues. Journal of advanced nursing, 17(7), 795-800.
• Zumbo, B. D. (Ed.). (2013). Advances in Quality of Life Research 2001. Germany: Springer Netherlands.

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