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Studies

Perquin (2002): study NL 1976

Publication

Author(s):
Perquin, C.
Title:
Chronic Pain in Children and Adolescents: Observational Studies.
Source:
University Press TU Eindhoven, 2002, Netherlands

Investigation

Public
12-18 aged, in chronic pain. Rotterdam, Netherlands, followed 2 years, 1996-99
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 5336
Non Response
8%
Assessment
Multiple assesment methods
Mailed questionnaire and diary. Subjects and their parents were sent a pain booklet and additional questionnaires. Adolescents were instructed to keep the pain diary to their own.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question;

How satisfied or unsatisfied were you last week with your life in general?
Please answer this question below by drawing a cross on the line

_________________________________________
completely                                                completely

Scoring: mm on this 100 mm line
Classification:
O-SLW-cw-sq-ol-11-a
Author's label:
satisfaction with life in general
Page in publication:
1-92
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10
Mean:
5.94 -
SD:
2.45 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding consulting of the docter for pain