Quality of life: an approach in the rural communities of the city of Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil

Quality of life: An approach in the rural communities of the city of Paranaguá, Paraná, Brazil. Society has constantly sought improvements in quality of life in order to meet its needs. The aim of this study was to estimate the quality of life in rural communities in the city of Paranaguá. The tool used in the study was a structured survey, which produced 113 samples in 6 rural communities. The results show that the quality of life in a rural environment follows subjective values and standards. In order to reach a satisfactory index, economic, social and environmental aspects, which are different from those of urban areas, must be taken into account. Quality of life may be found and enjoyed in different forms. These forms includes the satisfaction of living in a particular rural community, having a quiet and peaceful life, well-being, fresh air, nature, along with a substantial form of assistance by the competent bodies for the subsistence of the people. Quality of life is subjective and varies from individual to individual. Some people do not require much to be happy. This assumption is a prerogative of all human beings. Therefore, quality of life can be translated into happiness.