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

Physical Functioning limitations

Our Classification

Remarks

Physical Functioning subscale of SF-36 health questionnaire (Ware 1992).

Operationalization

Self report on 9 questions:
Does your health now limit you in activities you might do during a typical day, if so how much?
a. vigorous activities such as running, lifting heavy objects, participating in streneous sports
b. moderate activities such asmoving a table, pushing a vaccuum cleaner, bowling or playing golf
c. lifting or carrtying groceries
d. climbing several flights of stairs
e. climbing one flight of stairs
f. bending, kneeling or stooping
g. walking more than a mile
h. walking several blocks
i. walking one block
j. bathing or dressing yourself

Rated:
3: yes, limited a lot (100%)
2: yes, limited a little
1: no, not limited at all (0%)

Observed Relation with Happiness