Study Perneger et al. (2004): study CH 1998

Public

University students, Switzerland, 1998.

Survey name

Unnamed study

Sample

Respondents

N = 1257

Non Response

36%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Mental health

Our Classification

Distribution

Quartiles

Operationalization

Mental health summary score (Ware & Kosinski, et.al, 1996)
Self-report on six questions

'During the past four weeks, have you had any of the following problems with your work or other regular daily activities as a result of any emotional problems (such as feeling depressed or anxious)?'

-Accomplished less than you would like?
-Didn't do work or other activities as carefully as usual?
(Responses are either 'yes' or 'no')


During the last four weeks, give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling.
-Have you felt calm and peaceful?
-Did you have a lot of energy?
-Have you felt downhearted and blue?
(Six point response scale)
6 All of the time
5 Most of the time
4 A good bit of the time
3 Some of the time
2 A little of the time
1 None of the time


'During the past four weeks, how much of the time has your physical health or emotional problems interfered with your social activities (like visiting with friends, relatives, etc.)?'
(Five point response scale)
5 All of the time
4 Most of the time
3
2
1 None of the time

Observed Relation with Happiness