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Studies

Sullivan et al. (2000): study NL 1993

Publication

Author(s):
Sullivan, M.D.; Kempen, G.I.; Ormel, J.; VanSonderen, E.
Title:
Models of Health-Related Quality of Life in a Population of Community-Dwelling Dutch Elderly.
Source:
Quality of Life Research, 2000, Vol. 9, 801 - 810

Investigation

Public
57+ aged, The Netherlands, 1993
Sample
Non-probability purposive-quota sample
Respondents
N = 5279
Non Response
50%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Interview and mailed questionnaire. Happiness question on mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Lead item not reported.
[  10  ] best possible life
[    9  ]
[    8  ]
[    7  ]
[    6  ]
[    5  ]
[    4  ]
[    3  ]
[    2  ]
[    1  ]  worst possible life

Name: Cantril's self anchoring Ladder rating of life (modified version)
Classification:
C-BW-c-sq-l-10-a
Author's label:
Quality of life
Page in publication:
804

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Biological and physiological status Self-perceived chronic illness Symptom status Number of health complaints Physical functional status Current functional health Daily activity interference Degree of restriction Social functional status Restrictions to social functioning Perceived health Self-perceived health Depression Depressive (f31-33) Anxiety Anxious (f40)