Study Michalos et al. (2007): study CA British Columbia 2005

Public

Elderly, British Columbia, Canada, 2005

Sample

Respondents

N = 656

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Replication of a similar survey in 1999

Correlate

Authors's Label

Index of Troubles

Our Classification

Operationalization

Index of Troubles; average on 12 items.
1 = strongly disagree 5 = strongly agree.
a. I worry about my ability to operate bank machines.
b. Most people treat me like a stereotypical older person rather than like an individual.
c. I have little opportunity to influence public policy.
d. I have little opportunity to interact with young people.
e. There are enough stores in my area so that shopping is convenient.
f. There are stores in my area but they are difficult to access.
g. The stores in my area do not carry supplies that fit many of my needs.
h. I am frustrated by automated phone service that prevents me from speaking
to a person.
i. I worry about stray dogs harming me when I go out in town or in local parks. j. In winter I try to avoid going out because there is too much ice on walkways in my area.
k. If I could afford to leave the neighbourhood I am now living in, I would move.
l. The neighbourhood in which I am now living is a good place to retire. Items 6 and 12 reverse coded.

Observed Relation with Happiness