Abstract
This study references the components of Quality of Life (QOL) during disasters developed by Inohara et al. and Park et al., which are based on Maslow’s hierarchy of human needs, as well as the classification of four “places of belonging” — encompassing both social and personal aspects — proposed by Ishimoto, which relate to life satisfaction. Using these frameworks, a questionnaire survey was conducted to examine lifestyle changes before and after the COVID-19 pandemic. The collected data were analyzed and organized to assess fluctuations in QOL. Based on the findings, the study explores the key factors that could help maintain life satisfaction in the event of future disasters.