Schwarz & Strian (1972): study XZ Germany West 1967
Publication
- Author(s):
- Schwarz, D.; Strian, F.
- Title:
- Psychometrische Untersuchungen zur Befindlichkeit psychiatrischer und intern-medizinischer Patienten. (Psychometric investigations on well-being in psychiatric and medical patients).
- Source:
- Archiv für Psychiatric und Nervenkrankheiten, 1972, Vol. 216, 70 - 81
Investigation
- Public
- Psychiatric patients, West Germany, 196?
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 56
- Non Response
- -
- Assessment
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Multiple assesment methods
Questionnaire, diary and doctor ratings
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on 22 questions:
Below is a list of opposed attributes. Please indicate which applies best to your situation at this moment. Don't think too long. Place a cross next to the word this fits best. If you cannot decide, use the neither/nor option. Do not skip any lines.
At the moment I am feeling.....
A refreshed ...............................listless
B indifferent toward ...................interested in others
C pleased ..................................depressed
D successful..............................unsuccessful
E irritable...................................peaceful
F indecisive...............................ready to make decisions
G cheerful..................................Tearful
H in a good mood...................... in a bad mood
I lacking in appetite..................with a good appetite
J sociable..................................withdrawn
K unworthy.................................worthy
L relaxed................................... tense
M happy.....................................unhappy
N shy..........................................communicative
O sinful and wicked....................pure
P secure.....................................threatened
Q abandoned.............................cared for
R even-tempered.......................driven
S confident.................................insecure
T miserable.................................comfortable
U flexible.....................................inflexible
V tired.........................................rested
W hesitating................................firm
X calm........................................restless
Y lacking in energy....................energetic
Z useless...................................indispensable
AA sluggish................................ lively
AB superior.................................inferior
Response options:
3 positive option
2 neither nor
1 negative option
Summation: Mean
Name: Zerssen's 'Befindlichkeits Skala' version 1 (B-S) - Classification:
- A-ASA-mi-mq-v-3-a
- Author's label:
- Well-being