Individual factors as predictors of family quality of life among civil servants

Abstract

The literature posits that Family Quality of Life (FQOL) is essential for both physical and psychological functioning, especially among persons living with intellectual or physical disabilities. However, little research attention has been given to FQOL as opposed to the numerous investigations of general quality of life and its determinants. Therefore, this study examined individual factors (perceived stress and psychological functioning) as predictors of family quality of life among civil servants in Lagos State, Nigeria. Data were collected from two hundred and forty eight (248) civil servants in a cross-sectional survey. Participants were 153 (61.7%) males and 95 (38.3%) females with an average age 34.77 (SD = 9.19). Results of hierarchical regression analysis which controlled for age and marital status revealed that psychological functioning [F (3,244) = 9.258; p < .001; R²= .102] and perceived stress [F (3, 244) = 3.272; p < .05; R²= .039] were significant independent predictors of family quality of life among civil servants. The implication of findings for civil service policy decision making and clinical practice were discussed.