Characteristics

Code:

A-ASA-m-mqr-v-3-a

Focus:

Affect: Average of Specific Affects (A-ASA)

Time frame:

momentary (now) (m)

Mode:

multiple questions, repeated (mqr)

Scale Type:

verbal scale (v)

Scale Range:

3

Description

Self report on 7 questions, repeated 15 times during 2 month (experience sampling)

Below is a list of words describing moods and feelings. Indicate how each of these words applies to how you feel now.
A  Contented
B  Calm
C  Happy
D  Pleased
E  Satisfied
F  Cheerful
G  Good

Rating options (same for all items):
1  not at all
2  somewhat or slightly
3  mostly or generally


Summation: average over 2 months.

Name: Happiness subscale of Ryman et al (1974) Mood Questionnaire (MQ)