Rahe et al. (1971): study US 1969
Publication
- Author(s):
- Rahe, R.H.; Arthur, R.J.; Gunderson, E.K.; Rubin, R.T.
- Title:
- Psychologic Correlates of Serum Cholesterol in Man: A Longitudinal Study.
- Source:
- Psychosomatic Medicine, 1971, Vol. 33, 399 - 410
Investigation
- Public
- Military trainees, followed 2 month, Navy, USA, 197?
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 20
- Non Response
- The non-response during the 16 measurements varied from 4 to0 per Ss.
- Assessment
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Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
And medical tests.
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on 7 questions, repeated 15 times during 2 month (experience sampling)
Below is a list of words describing moods and feelings. Indicate how each of these words applies to how you feel now.
A Contented
B Calm
C Happy
D Pleased
E Satisfied
F Cheerful
G Good
Rating options (same for all items):
1 not at all
2 somewhat or slightly
3 mostly or generally
Summation: average over 2 months.
Name: Happiness subscale of Ryman et al (1974) Mood Questionnaire (MQ) - Classification:
- A-ASA-m-mqr-v-3-a
- Author's label:
- Happiness
- Error estimates:
- Reliability: Equivalence: intercorrelations ranged between +.86 and +.94