Subjective Perception & Satisfaction 20250815 (F) – By Keith Torkelson MS, BS

 Subjective Perception & Satisfaction 20250815 (F) – By Keith Torkelson MS, BS

Quality of Life - Definition

Quality of life (QOL) refers to an individual's subjective perception of their overall well-being and satisfaction with their life. It encompasses various aspects.

 

Subjective Perception Score (HSF) – 15 Items

Requirement	Specification
Unit	Satisfaction
Lesson	Perception
Audience	General
Author(s)	Keith “Buster” Torkelson & Avey C.
Blog	HealthMan
Computer(s)	Dell (Developmentally Disabled) & Student Asus& Liv
Connectivity	Wi-Fi and Hotspot
Date Published	Friday August 15, 2025
Family	Discuss on Satisfaction Thursday
Filename	01_Assess_Subjective_Perception_Satisfy_QOL_25060102_Results
Measures(s)	Satisfaction Subjective Perception 15-Items
Method	Freeform Formatting
Purpose(s)	Prepare for Housing Interventions Workgroup – Resolve Housing issues in Orange County, California
Theme	Friends and Family = Natural Supports context of housing
Title	Subjective Perception & Satisfaction 20250815 (F) – By Keith Torkelson MS, BS
Topic	Subjective and Objective Perception of Satisfaction

Up Front Concepts

What is Perception?

Perception is the process of becoming aware of something through the senses or the mind. It involves organizing, interpreting, and understanding sensory information to make sense of the world around us. Essentially, it's how we experience and interpret the world through our senses and cognitive processes.

Information Processing

Information processing refers to the cognitive processes involved in acquiring, storing, retrieving, and using information. It's how the mind takes in, interprets, and acts upon information from the environment, similar to how a computer processes data. This involves various stages, including sensory input, short-term memory, and long-term memory, with encoding and retrieval being crucial steps.

How are Brain-Mind-Behavior Related?

The brain, mind, and behavior are intricately interconnected, with the brain acting as the physical organ that enables mental processes, which in turn influence our actions. Changes in brain structure or function can affect thoughts, emotions, and ultimately, behavior. Conversely, behaviors and experiences can lead to changes in the brain.

 

Results Up Front

Satisfaction Subjective Perception Score (HSF) – 15 Items

##	Satisfied with…	2025 0601 (SU-RT) SW-JB SS	Note
	-Physical health
01	Physical well-being	0.25	Need to exercise and quit smoking
02	Health status	0.80	Good AMB Annual Wellness Visit
03	Ability to function	1.00	AMB ADLs = 10.0/10
	-Mental health:
04	Emotional state	1.00	Glad > Sad = Fearful > Angry
05	Psychological well-being	0.75	Good – AMB MSE
06	Cognitive abilities	0.75	Good
	-Social health
07	Interpersonal relationships	0.75	Lack a female in my life
08	Social support	0.90	Family Network
09	Community involvement	1.00	BHAB and Housing
	-Environmental health
10	Surroundings	0.90	Harvest and room 105
11	Safety	1.00	Harvest overall
12	Access to resources	0.75	Good
	-Personal values and goals
13	Individual beliefs	0.80	Fewer mistaken beliefs
14	Aspirations	0.80	See goals
15	Sense of purpose	1.00	Yes
	CALC	=12.45/15
	Satisfaction Subjective Perception Score 15 Items (HSF) =	83.0%

 

ADL = Activities of Daily Living | AMB = As Measured By | BHAB = Behavioral Health Advisory Board | HSF = High Scores are Favorable | JB = John Baer = Roommate

MSE = Mental Status Exam | RT = Real Time | SS = Self Score | SW = Share (d) With

 

Subjective

Subjective most commonly means based on the personal perspective or preferences of a person—the subject who's observing something. In contrast, objective most commonly means not influenced by or based on a personal viewpoint—based on the analysis of an object of observation only. Jul 7, 2021

Perception

Perception is the process of becoming aware of something through the senses, or the way someone understands or interprets something. It involves organizing, interpreting, and making sense of sensory information to form a mental representation of the world. Perception is a complex process influenced by various factors, including sensory input, past experiences, expectations, and attention.

Aspirations

There are two basic aspirations of every human being. Continuous happiness and prosperity. These are the bases of all our desires and the efforts that go towards achieving these. The correct meaning of these two terms are given below.

Sense of purpose

A sense of purpose is the feeling that your life has meaning, direction, and goals. It's a central component of well-being and involves seeing your life as having value and significance. It can stem from various sources, including personal values, goals, and relationships.

Personal values and goals

Personal values are the deeply held principles that guide your actions and decision-making, while goals are specific objectives you strive to achieve. Understanding your values helps you align your goals with what's truly important, creating a sense of purpose and direction in life.

Individual Beliefs

An individual belief is a conviction or perspective that a person holds as true, often shaping their actions and decisions. It's a subjective understanding that influences how an individual approaches life, including their views on society, technology, and problem-solving.

Access to resources

Access to resources refers to the ability of individuals or groups to use and benefit from resources, such as economic, political, or human resources. It also includes control over those resources, meaning the ability to make decisions about their use. Access to resources is crucial for individual and societal well-being, impacting areas like education, employment, and overall development.

Surroundings

You can use the noun surroundings to mean the nearby environment — all of the objects close by, as well as the location itself — and also the circumstances or conditions where you are.

Safety

Safety us the state of being safe: With freedom from the occurrence or risk of injury, danger, or loss. Safety is the quality of averting or not causing injury, danger, or loss. Lastly, safety is a contrivance or device to prevent injury or avert danger.

Community involvement

Community involvement encompasses the active participation of individuals, organizations, and businesses in local communities to address social issues, enhance well-being, and create positive change. It involves various forms of engagement, including volunteering, fundraising, partnering with local organizations, and advocating for community needs.

Interpersonal relationships

Interpersonal relationships encompass the connections and interactions, especially those that are socially and emotionally significant, between two or more people. They involve ongoing interactions, mutual fulfillment of needs, and often include self-disclosure, where individuals share personal and intimate information. These relationships can be found in various forms, including romantic relationships, family connections, friendships, professional interactions, and many others.

Social Support

Social support refers to the network of individuals, groups, or institutions that provide emotional, practical, or informational assistance to a person in times of need. It encompasses a range of supportive actions.

Psychological Well-being

Psychological well-being, a key aspect of mental health, encompasses an individual's overall emotional and psychological functioning, including positive social relationships, a sense of purpose, personal growth, and autonomy. It's characterized by a sense of happiness and fulfillment, as well as the ability to cope with life's stressors and maintain a positive outlook.

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities are the mental skills that enable us to think, learn, and solve problems. They encompass a wide range of processes like perception, attention, memory, reasoning, and language. These abilities are crucial for everyday tasks, from understanding instructions to making decisions.

Experience and Perception

Each individual will have his or her own unique perception regarding an issue, due to the unique way they have experienced it. Of course, our experiences are largely defined by how and where we are brought up. Dec 31, 2016

Quality of Life (QOL)

QOL is a multidimensional and subjective concept that varies widely across individuals and cultures. It is not simply the absence of illness or disease but rather a holistic assessment of one's life experiences and their perceived significance.

Emotional State

An emotional state refers to the feelings and mood experienced by an individual, influenced by personal characteristics, the environment, and events. These states are closely linked to beliefs about oneself and the world.

Awareness

The quality or state of being aware: Knowledge and understanding that something is happening or exists…promoting a heightened awareness of the problem. They seemed to have only a slight awareness of what was going on.  May 19, 2025