Chiriboga (1989): study US 1969
Publication
- Author(s):
- Chiriboga, D.A.
- Title:
- Stress and Loss in Middle Age.
- Source:
- Kalish, R.A., Ed.: "Midlife Loss: Coping Strategies.", Sage, 1989, London, UK, 42 - 88
Investigation
- Public
- People in transition, followed 4 years, metropolis, USA, 1969-1980
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 163
- Non Response
- Attrition after 11 years 24%
- Assessment
-
Interview: face-to-face
Lengthy interviews
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on 8 questions.
"During the past week, did you ever feel.....?"
A very lonely
B restless
C bored
D depressed
E on top of the world
F excited or interested
G pleased about accomplishment
H proud
Answer options:
1 never
2 once
3 several times
4 often
Summation:
-Positive Affect Score (PAS): E+F+G+H
-Negative Affect Score (NAS): A+B+C+D
-Affect Balance Score (ABS): PAS-NAS+13
Name: Bradburn's Affect Balance Scale (modified version) - Classification:
- A-BB-cw-mq-v-4-d
- Author's label:
- Affect Balance Score