Study Michalos et al. (2001): study CA British Columbia 1999

Public

55-95 aged, Northern Interior Health Region, British Columbia, Canada, 1999

Sample

Respondents

N = 875

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Crime related worries

Our Classification

Distribution

Average score = 3.6

Operationalization

Self report on worrying about 6 statements:
a. A thief will break into your home while you are away
b. Someone will use a weapon to take something from you by force
c. Someone will steal a personal item when you have left it somewhere unattended
d. A thrief will break into your house while you are at home
e. Someone will cheat or con you out of a large amount of your money
f. Someone will assault you

Rated:
0: never worry
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10: worry a great deal

Observed Relation with Happiness