Badri, Masood
Al Khaili, Mugheer
Al Dhaheri, Hamad
Yang, Guang
Albahar, Muna
Alrashdi, Asma
Yaaqeib, Saad
Alsawai, Alanoud
Article History
Received: 17 May 2025
Accepted: 6 February 2026
First Online: 11 February 2026
Declarations
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: The study received ethical approval from the Ethical Committee of the Department of Community Development, United Arab Emirates (Ref. No. OUT/061/2023). All research procedures adhered to relevant ethical guidelines and regulations applicable to studies involving human participants, in alignment with the principles of the Declaration of Helsinki. Prior to participation in the Abu Dhabi Quality of Life Survey, informed consent was obtained from all respondents. Participants were fully briefed on the purpose of the study, the confidentiality of their data, and their right to withdraw at any time without consequence. For adolescent respondents (aged 15–19), consent was additionally secured from their parents or legal guardians where required. For participants below the age of 16, informed consent was obtained from their parents or legal guardians prior to participation.
: Not applicable.
: The authors declare no competing interests.