| Abstract: |
This paper introduces a novel survey questionnaire designed by S A Hamed
Hosseini, aimed at assessing the quality of life of Muslims in regional
Australia. The development of this survey is guided by the conceptual
framework of the “Well-Living Paradigm, ” as outlined in Hosseini’s 2023
article. This paradigm forms the basis for a comprehensive exploration of
various life aspects including socio-economic status, religious practices,
health, social networks, and experiences of discrimination among the Muslim
community. The questionnaire is unique in its methodical organization and
holistic approach, encompassing a range of topics to ensure a thorough
understanding of the quality of life from multiple perspectives. This survey
operationalizes the new paradigm by structuring questions around its four
essential components (objective, subjective, intersubjective, and
transsubjective) and dimensions (individual, household, community, and broader
society). Each section of the questionnaire is carefully crafted to reflect
the key concepts and themes of the paradigm, facilitating data collection that
is theoretically aligned and contextually relevant. The survey also
incorporates innovative elements, with most questions being developed anew,
while others are adapted from established sources like the World Values Survey
project. While the survey is specifically tailored for Muslims in regional
Australia, its principles can be effectively applied in different settings,
necessitating diverse research tools and approaches. This adaptability is
balanced with caution against the over-reliance on positivist methodologies.
The paradigm advocates a balanced integration of quantitative and qualitative
methods within the critical realist ontological and epistemological
frameworks. This approach ensures that the data analysis remains deeply
connected to and informed by the theoretical underpinnings of the paradigm,
thereby guaranteeing empirically sound and philosophically consistent research
outcomes. |