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: proxi rating

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Alpha=+.74

Distribution

M=79.47, SD=18.55
The theoretical range of the scale is 0-100

Operationalization

Report of proxy, usually a staff member who knew the subject well on 7 questions:

a: Does the person go outside the home ot work, study or do some daily activity three or more days a week?
b: Does the person take part in any hobby activities on a regular basis?
c: Can the person attend cultural events of his/her choice at least once a month?
d: Has the person been given information on sports and recreational opportunities suited to him/her?
e: Does the person do household chores?
f: Does the person go shopping for food or clothes, or visit the bank or post office at least twice a month?
G: Does the person take part at least once a month in activities in which there are also people who do not have Intellectual difficulty

reponse options:
1: yes
0: no
-  don't know

Observed Relation with Happiness