overall, and specific life satisfaction domains: preliminary iranian students norms

background: the whoqol-bref is one of the best-known instruments that have been developed for cross-cultural compari­sons of quality of life and currently it is available in more than 40 languages. current study was done to provide: (1) the psychometrics properties of the iranian version of whoqol-bref and (2) the norm scores for satisfaction with life over­all and satisfaction with specific life domains of iranian students. methods: a sample of 1000 iranian undergraduate students, (males= 490 and females= 510) were pooled using multi-stage random method and asked to complete the iranian version of the whoqol-bref. results : the results of current study indicated that a good internal consistency ( ) for whoqol-bref (26 items) as well as four domain ratings. our findings also showed no floor or ceiling effect for the 4 domains as well overall qol and general health facets. moreover, general norms for the satisfaction with life overall, general health and satisfac­tion with spe­cific life domains (physical health, psychological well-being, social relationships, and environmental support) were ob­tained using whoqol-bref. conclusion: the iranian version of whoqol-bref was deemed reliable in assessing the quality of life of a student popula­tion in iran. our results of calculating and presenting norm scores for satisfaction ratings can be used as preliminary ira­nian stu­dents' norms for those researchers who are interested in measuring and interpreting satisfaction ratings using who­qol-bref