Study Abbott & Wallace (2012): study KZ 2010

Public

Adults, general public, Kazakhstan, 2010

Survey name

KZ-Health in Times of Transition Project HITT

Sample

Respondents

N = 1800

Non Response

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face

Correlate

Authors's Label

Control

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Cronbach alpha: 0.63

Remarks

Response options not reported Named 'social control' in table 4, but 'personal' control in text

Distribution

Range: -8 low control, 10 high control

Operationalization

Self report of symptions of lack of control
a: cannot overcome difficulties
b: unable to enjoy normal day-to-day activities
c: dissatisfied with work
d: life is too complicated
e:  impossible to influence things/activities
f  feeling lonely

Observed Relation with Happiness