Matikka & Ojanen (2002): study FI 1994

Publication

Author(s):

Matikka, L.M.; Ojanen, M.

Title:

Happiness in Persons with Intellectual Disabilities.

Source:

Paper 2002, FAMR Research Unit, Helsinki, Finland

Investigation

Public

18-77 aged intellectually disabled, Finland, 1994-2000

Sample

Non-probability purposive sample

Respondents

N = 376

Non Response

15%

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face
in their home setting or in work places

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

Are you happy with your life?
2  yes
1  no
-   don't know

Classification:

O-HL-u-sq-v-2-a

Author's label:

happy person

Remarks:

yes: 93%
no: 7%

Page in publication:

5

Error estimates:

Retest correlation after 3 weeks: Phi=.69

Observed distribution

Frequencies

1: 7%,   2: 93%   (total 100%)

Summary Statistics

On original range 1 - 2 On range 0-10

Mean:

1.93 9.30

SD:

0.26 2.55

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Gender Sex: male (vs female) level of intellectual disability Mental retardation type of housing Current household-composition
Living in a home for handicapped Age group Current age (in years) Personal control: self rating Current absence of restrictions (social freedom)
Restrictiveness of setting Participation: self rating Current total social participation Personal control: proxi rating Current absence of restrictions (social freedom)
Current total social participation Participation: proxi rating Current total social participation Social inclusion Current personal contacts