Study Demir & Weitekamp (2007): study US 2007

Public

University students, USA, 2007

Sample

Respondents

N = 423

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: paper

Correlate

Authors's Label

Neuroticism

Our Classification

Error Estimates

α = 0.76

Remarks

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

Distribution

mean 3.76, SD 0.62

Operationalization

Selfreport on 9 questions
- is depressed, blue
- is relaxed, handles stress well
- can be tense
- tends to be disorganized
- worries a lot
- is emotionally stable, not easily upset
- can be moody
- remains calm in tense situations
- gets nervous easily

Rated 1 (disagree strongly to 5 (agree strongly)

Observed Relation with Happiness