Study Matikka & Ojanen (2002): study FI 1994

Public

18-77 aged intellectually disabled, Finland, 1994-2000

Sample

Respondents

N = 376

Non Response

15%

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face
in their home setting or in work places

Correlate

Authors's Label

Personal control: self rating

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Alpha=+.62

Remarks

The theoretical range of the scale is 0-100

Distribution

M=74.22, SD=(20.68

Operationalization

Self report on 9 questions concerning choices in their everyday setting

- Did you choose where tho live(in which institution, group home or aprtment)
- Do you have a key to your own apartment or to your own room?
- Can you take a snack whenever you want?
- Do you cook at least once a week?
- Do you have your own bank account where you can draw money?
- Do you have any domestic chores that you are responsible for?
- Can you ask your friends to visit whenever you want to?
- Does anybody read your mail without your permission?
- Did someone else choose your furniture or carpets?

reponse option: 'yes', 'no', 'don't know'

Observed Relation with Happiness