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Studies

Naess et al. (1998): study NO Nord-Trøndelag 1984

Publication

Author(s):
Naess, S.; Eriksen, J.; Midthjell, K.; Tambs, K.
Title:
Diabetes Mellitus, Age and Late Complications. Effects on Psychosocial Well-Being.
Source:
Paper, International Society for Quality of Life Research, 1998, Baltimore, USA

Investigation

Public
20+ aged, general public, Nord-Trondelag county, Norway, 1984-1986
Sample
Probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 85100
Non Response
9,6%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Questionnaire handed after medical check and returned later on.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Would you say you are usually cheerful or dejected?
7  usually cheerful
6
5
4
3
2
1  usually dejected
Classification:
A-AOL-g-sq-n-7-a
Author's label:
Cheerfulness
Page in publication:
7-20
Full text:
Self report on single question:

Considering how you feel these days, are you generally satisfied with your life or are you generally dissatisfied?
7  satisfied
6
5
4
3
2
1  dissatisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-n-7-c
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Page in publication:
7-20

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Diabetes Diabetes (e10-14)