Study Demir & Weitekamp (2007): study US 2007

Public

University students, USA, 2007

Sample

Respondents

N = 423

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label

Agreeableness

Our Classification

Error Estimates

α = 0.75

Remarks

Agreeableness scale of Big Five Inventory (BFI, John & Srivastava, 1999)

Distribution

mean 3.99, SD 0.63

Operationalization

Selfreport on 9 questions
- tends to find fault with others
- is helpful and unselfish with others
- starts quarrels with others
- has a forgiving nature
- is generally trusting
- can be cold and aloof
- is considerate and kind to almost everyone
- is sometimes rude to others
- likes to cooperate with others

Rated 1 (disagree strongly) to 5 (agree strongly)

Observed Relation with Happiness