Background: To identify determinant(s) and evaluate the relationship between quality of life (QoL) and satisfaction with life (SWL) of the Malaysian elite disabled athletes. Methodology: We conducted a cross-sectional study on 86 disabled athletes located at Pusat Kecemerlangan Sukan Paralimpik Malaysia, Kampung Pandan using universal sampling. Online survey consisting of socio-demographic form, the SWL scale and the World Health Organization QoL short questionnaire were delivered to the athletes of different physical and mental disabilities who participated in adapted sports. Results: A moderately strong correlation was demonstrated between the subdomains of physical health, psychological health, social relationship, and environment of QoL with SWL scale (P ≤ 0.05). Gender and ethnicity were found to be potential determinants of QoL and SWL among these disabled athletes. Conclusions The discrepancies in QoL and SWL between ethnics and gender need solution to ensure inclusivity in disabled sports.
Quality of Life