The Pertanika Journal of Quality of Life Studies (JQoLS) publishes original research in which issues of quality-of-life (QoL) and/or subjective well-being are addressed within social, economic, environmental, health, and policy contexts. The journal welcomes multidisciplinary studies that contribute to scholarly understanding of well-being at individual, community, and societal levels.

Submissions may employ quantitative, qualitative, or mixed-methods designs. Manuscripts should demonstrate conceptual clarity, appropriate use of theory, and sound methodology. Where relevant, authors may discuss the implications of their findings for research, practice, or policy.

Research topics considered by the journal include, but are not limited to:

• conceptual and theoretical approaches to quality of life and subjective well-being;

• measurement and assessment, including the development, validation, or application of quality-of-life and well-being indicators;

• social and psychological dimensions of well-being, such as social relationships, community participation, culture, and values;

• socioeconomic and public policy factors influencing quality of life, including income, employment, education, governance, and social interventions;

• environmental quality and sustainability, including urban and living environments and well-being in relation to the Sustainable Development Goals;

• health-related outcomes examined within a broader quality-of-life and well-being perspective.

Research that is narrowly clinical, biomedical, or laboratory-based, and that does not demonstrate relevance to quality of life or subjective well-being, falls outside the journal’s scope. Authors are encouraged to consult the Research Areas page for a structured overview of the journal’s thematic coverage.