Unit 5 Overview: Factors That Impact the Quality of Life

Unit 5: What Affects our Quality of Life?

Unit 5 talks about quality of life in various communities and how this can look different based on various social, economic, linguistic, etc, factors. While this focuses on our current unit, it can easily be related back to previous units, so don't hesitate to go back and review previously discussed topics! Everything ties into one's life and the quality of life in their community. Quality of life can be impacted by anything from family to the environment to the economy, so how do we determine what matters most and improve life quality worldwide?

Some questions to keep in mind for this unit are:

How do aspects of everyday life influence and relate to the quality of life?  En quoi les aspects de la vie quotidienne affectent-ils et se rapportent-ils à la qualité de vie?

How does where one lives impact the quality of life?  En quoi le lieu où l'on vit influence-t-il la qualité de vie?

What influences one's interpretation and perceptions of the quality of life?  Qu'est-ce qui influence l'interprétation et les perceptions de la qualité de vie?

Strive for Five Vocab 

Qualité de vie: tout ce qui contribue à créer des conditions à épanouir davantage l'individu; ces conditions elles-mêmes.

Le bonheur: happiness

Le bien-être: well-being

La santé: health

Le confort: comfort

La satisfaction: satisfaction

L'épanouissement: fulfillment

La prospérité: prosperity

La richesse: wealth

La tranquillité d'esprit: peace of mind

L'harmonie: harmony

La paix intérieure: inner peace

Le bien-être physique: physical well-being

Le bien-être mental: mental well-being

La sérénité: serenity

La joie: joy

La félicité: felicity

La paix: peace

La sécurité: security

Possible Prompts on the Exam

1. What are some examples of hobbies, activities, or pastimes that determine one's quality of life or simply how they spend their time?
2. To what extent does personal choice play a role in improving one's quality of life? What are some examples in which personal choice, or the lack thereof, has an impact on people's well-being?
3. How does access to education, housing, food, and healthcare affect one's quality of life? How do you think this differs among Francophone communities? (This may be a "cultural comparison" type of question!)
4. How does geography affect one's quality of life?
5. What can one do to improve his/her quality of life? What do you personally think is important for one to have the best quality of life that they can?
6. Do you think you have a good quality of life? Why or why not?