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Studies

Fang et al. (2002): study TW 1999

Publication

Author(s):
Fang, C.T.; Chen, M.Y.; Hsiung, P.C.; Wang, J.D.; Yu, C.F.
Title:
Validation of the World Health Organizaton Quality of Life Instrument in Patients with HIV Infection.
Source:
Quality of Life Research, 2002, Vol. 11, 753 - 762

Investigation

Public
HIV-infected patients, Taipei, Taiwan, 1999-2000
Sample
Non-probability chunk sample
Respondents
N = 136
Non Response
1%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

In general, how do you feel in terms of happiness in your current life?
1  very unhappy
2  unhappy
3  moderate
4  happy
5  very happy
Classification:
O-HL-c-sq-v-5-i
Author's label:
self evaluated happiness
Page in publication:
755
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 2%,   2: 19%,   3: 49%,   4: 26%,   5: 4%   (total 100%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
3.11 -
SD:
0.82 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Physical Domain