Study Evans & Huxley (2005): study GB 1999

Public

18-65 aged, differing in mental health, followed 2 years, UK, 1999-2001

Sample

Respondents

N = 1912

Non Response

Non-response at T1: 83% Drop-out at T2: 50%)

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaires at T1 and T2

Correlate

Authors's Label

Adaptation

Our Classification

Remarks

Assessed at T1 and T2 (2 years interval) Domains considered are; finance, living situation, safety, family. Physical health and mental health

Operationalization

Comparison of T1-T2 changes in
- desired changes
- observed changes
in 7 aspects of life situation

T1-T2 IMPROVEMENT OF SITUATION
A Aspiration: wants better at T2, not at T1
B Aspiration: wants better both at T1 and T2
C Consistent: does not want better either at T1 or T2
D Consistent: wanted better at T1, but not at T2

T1-T2 STABLE SITUATION
E Aspiration: wants better at T2, not at T1
F Consistent: wants better both at T1 and T2
F Consistent: does not want better either at T1 or T2
G: Resignation: wanted better at T1, but not at T2

T1-T2 DETERIORATION OF SITUATION
H  Consistent: wants better at T2, not at T1
I  Consistent: wants better both at T1 and T2
J  Resignation: does not want better either at T1 or T2
K  Resignation: wanted better at T1, but not at T2

Observed Relation with Happiness