Rodrigues, JoséBorrego, Carla ChicauLúcia da Mata Silvério Ruivo, PaulaSobreiro, PedroCatela, DavidAmendoeira, JoséMatos, Rui2020-10-012020-10-012020-06Rodrigues, J., Borrego, C.Chicau, Ruivo, P., Sobreiro, P., Catela, D., Amendoeira, J., & Matos, R. (2020). Conceptual Framework for the Research on Quality of Life. Sustainability, 12(12), 4911.http://hdl.handle.net/10400.15/3061The article presents the reference framework for multidisciplinary research at the Life Quality Research Centre (LQRC). The research paradigm about the citizens’ quality of life in society imposes a multifaceted and complex analysis. At the LQRC we address this as thematically divided into six scientific areas: education and training; physical activity and healthy lifestyles; food production and technology on food behaviors; organizational dynamics; motor behavior; and individual and community health. These areas are clearly related to the concept of quality of life. They fit the goals and dynamics of the research center. In each section, the authors develop the themes of research projects and the challenges that characterize research in the area of quality of life. It is clear that there is an agreement and understanding that ensures that quality of life research is on the agenda of the world organizations related to scientific research and human development. This is a real challenge for scientific research centers, since multidisciplinary paradigms are the foundation of our collective organization, and the evolution of research on quality of life could fulfil current needs and lead to the improvement of citizen lives.engquality of lifemultidisciplinary researcheducationphysical activity and sporthealthfood behaviorsqualidade de vidapesquisa multidisciplinareducaçãoatividade física e desportosaúdecomportamentos alimentaresjournal articlehttps://doi.org/10.3390/su121249112071-1050