Study Pettay (2008a): study US 2006

Public

University students, Illinois, USA, 2007

Survey name

Unnamed study

Sample

Respondents

N = 796

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: web

Correlate

Authors's Label

Use of stress management skills

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Cronbach alpha .79

Distribution

M=21.98 , SD=4.63

Related specification variables

Operationalization

Selfreport on 7 questions:
a: I organize each day in order to accomplish activities that need to be completed
b: When unexpected interruptions or distractions happen to me, I am able to make adjustments and still get my nesessary tasks done
c:  I use unhealthy ways to relieve tension and anxiety that may occasionally build up in me
d: I stay positive in my attitudes and thoughts about tasks and objectives I want to achieve
e: When thinking or talking on my new endeavor, I am able to create a very clear picture of my goals and what I need to do to reach my goals
f:  When solving a problem I can look at the whole picture and analyze what can be done personal, social academic and work
Rated
1 rarely
2 sometimes
3 half the time
4 more frequently than not,
5 most of the time.

Observed Relation with Happiness