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

Participation: self rating

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Alpha=+.68.5

Distribution

M = 63.55, SD= 21.98
The theoretical range of the scale is 0-100

Operationalization

Self report on 8 questions:

a: Have you been in a restaurant, bar or coffee shop during the past month?
b: Do you take physical exercise at least once a week?
c: Are you a member of any club or team that meets regularly?
d: Do you enjoy art?
e: Do you have any future plans concerning your education, living arrangements or work?
f: Are you a member of any association(such as associations for the disabled or voluntary organisations)?
g: Did you vote in the last election?
H: Have you visited anyone during the past month?

Reponse option:
1: yes
0: no
-  don't know

Observed Relation with Happiness