Rafanelli et al. (2000): study IT 1995

Publication

Author(s):

Rafanelli, C.; Fava, G.A.; Park, S.K.; Ruini, C.

Title:

Rating Well-Being and Distress.

Source:

Stress Medicine, 2000, Vol. 16, 55 - 61

Investigation

Public

Remitted mental out-patients and controls, Italy, 199?

Sample

Non-probability purposive sample

Respondents

N = 40

Non Response

0

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on 6 questions

Please describe how you have felt during THE PAST WEEK and make a small check mark. For example, the word nervous is on the first line. If you have felt nervous, check YES, if you have not felt nervous check NO
A  Cheerful
B  Happy
C  Feeling well
D  Contented
E  Enjoying yourself
F  Looking forward to the future

Rating:
1  yes
0  no

Name: Contentment subscale in Kellner's Symptom Questionnaire (SQ).
Version: Past Week.

Classification:

M-FH-cw-mq-v-2-a

Author's label:

Contentment

Remarks:

Control group: M=5,0; SD=1,4

Page in publication:

55, 57

Observed distribution

Summary Statistics

On original range 0 - 6 On range 0-10

Mean:

2.70 -

SD:

1.90 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Autonomy Current positive mental health
Assertive
Independent
Secure
Self-characterization
Self confidence Environmental mastery Current positive mental health
Inner locus of control
Self-perceived ability
Self confidence
Satisfaction with own coping Personal Growth Current positive mental health
Self-actualization (need for)
Self-characterization
Interested Positive relations Current intimate relationships
Current positive mental health
Sociable Purpose in Life Purpose in Life Scale (Ryff) Self-acceptance Self-evaluation
Evaluation of self-as-a-whole Patients vs healthy controls Current general mental health
Earlier psychological treatments