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Studies

Matthews et al. (1990): study GB 1986

Publication

Author(s):
Matthews, G.; Chamberlain, A.G.; Jones, D.M.
Title:
Refining the Measurement of Mood: The UWIST Mood Adjective Checklist.
Source:
British Journal of Psychology, 1990, Vol. 81, 17 - 42

Investigation

Public
Students and volunteers for a keyboard training program, UK, 1986-89
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 388
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on 8 questions:

..how frequent one experienced in the past few weeks..
A happy
B satisfied
C contented
D cheerful
E sorry
F sad
G depressed
H dissatisfied

Rated  for applicability:
4 definitely
3  slightly
2  slightly not
1  definitely not

Summation: (A+B+C+D) - (E+F+G+H)

Name: Hedonic Tone (HT) subscale of UWIST mood adjective checklist (Mathews et. al. 1990)
Classification:
A-AB-cm-mq-v-4-d
Author's label:
hedonic tone
Remarks:
-48 mood adjective items were selected from the adjective checklist of Sjoberg et al. (1979), Thayer (1967) and Mackay et al. (1978) to measure three hypothesized dimensions of energetic arousal, tense arousal, and hedonic tone/pleasure-displeasure.
-Adjectives were presented at random. Ss were instructed to rate the applicability of each adjective to their present mood as "definitely", "slightly", "slightly not", or "definitely not" with 4 to 1 score.
Page in publication:
23
Error estimates:
alpha = .88
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range -12 - 12 On range 0-10
Mean:
26.30 -
SD:
5.00 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Tense arousal Feeling energetic (vs lethargic, tired)
Feeling tranquil (vs restless)
Energetic arousal Feeling energetic (vs lethargic, tired)
Feeling tranquil (vs restless)
General arousal (tense & energetic) Feeling energetic (vs lethargic, tired)
Feeling tranquil (vs restless)