Froh et al. (2009a): study US 2006
Publication
- Author(s):
- Froh, J.J.; Kashdan, T.B.; Ozimkowski, K.M.
- Title:
- Who Benefits the Most from a Gratitude Intervention in Children and Adolescents? Examining Positive Affect as a Moderator.
- Source:
- The Journal of Positive Psychology, 2009, Vol. 4, 408 - 422
Investigation
- Public
- 8-19 aged participants in a gratitude intervention and controls, USA, 200?
- Survey name
- Unnamed study
- Sample
- Non-probability purposive sample
- Respondents
- N = 89
- Non Response
- Assessment
- Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on 30 questions.
This scale consists of a number of words that describe different feelings and emotions. Read each item and mark the appropriate answer in the space next to that word. Indicate to what extend you felt this way during the past few weeks?
A Interested
B Sad
C Frightened
D Alert
E Excited
F Ashamed
G Upset
H Happy
I Strong
J Nervous
K Guilty
L Energetic
M Scared
N Calm
O Miserable
P Jittery
Q Cheerful
R Active
S Proud
T Afraid
U Joyful
V Lonely
W Mad
X Fearless
Y Disgusted
Z Delighted
AA Blue
AB Daring
AC Gloomy
AD Lively
Answer options:
1 very slightly or not at all
2 a little
3 moderately
4 quite a bit
5 extremely
Negative affect score (NAS): B, C, F, G, J, K, M, O, P, T, V, W, Y, AA, AC
Positive affect score (PAS):A, D, E, H, I, L, N, Q, R, S, U, X, Z, AB, AD
Affect Balance Score (ABS): PAS - NAS
Name: Watson et al's PANAS. Adapted for children by Laurent et al. (Version PANAS-C) - Classification:
- A-AB-cm-mq-v-5-e
- Author's label:
- Positive and negative affect
- Remarks:
- Baseline scores. Affect Balance (positive affect minus negative affect) computed by WHD team
- Page in publication:
- 414
- Observed distribution
- Summary Statistics
- On original range -60 - 60 On range 0-10
- Mean:
- 23.59 -
- SD:
- - -
Correlational Findings
Gratitude training
Exercise