stress and happiness

GENERAL PSYCHOLOGY 2018

On the following pages are two surveys for you to complete. One survey measures happiness, and one survey measures stress.

Each of these surveys is a valid scale that is used in psychological research.

Once you have completed the surveys, please hold on to the surveys until you receive further instructions.

Please be honest and answer each question based on the instructions. Your responses will be confidential.

Only put your name on this top sheet

I Satisfaction with Life

Below are five statements that you may agree or disagree with. Using the 1 - 7 scale below, indicate your agreement with each item by circling the appropriate number that corresponds with the extent to which you agree or disagree with each statement. Please be open and honest in your responses.

1. In most ways my life is close to my ideal

1 Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

2. The conditions of my life are excellent

1 Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

3. I am satisfied with my life

1 Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

4. So far I have gotten the important things I want in life

1 Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

5. If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing

1 Strongly Disagree 2 3 4 5 6 7 Strongly Agree

Add up your scores for each question and divide by 5 ___________

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II Perceived Stress

The statements below determine your level of stress. Please circle the point on the scale that you feel is most appropriate in describing you in the last month.

1. In the last month, how often have you been upset because of something that happened unexpectedly?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Very Often

2. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were not able to control the important things in your life?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Very Often

3. In the last month, how often have you felt nervous and "stressed"?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Very Often

4. In the last month, how often have you felt unsure about your ability to handle your personal problems?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Very Often

5. In the last month, how often have you felt that things were not going your way?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very Often

6. In the last month, how often have you found that you could not cope with all the things that you had to do?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Very Often

7. In the last month, how often have you not been able to control irritations in your life?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7Very Often

8. In the last month, how often have you felt that you were not on top of things?

0 Never 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Very Often

Add up your scores for each question and divide by 8 ____________

Now, a little bit about you:

Your age (in years) ______ B. Gender _____Male _____Female _____Other

II Subjective Happiness

For each of the following statements and/or questions, please circle the point on the scale that you feel is most appropriate in describing you.

1. In general, I consider myself:

1 Not a very happy person 2 3 4 5 6 7 A very happy person

2. Compared to most of my peers, I consider myself:

1 Less happy 2 3 4 5 6 7 More happy

3. Some people are generally very happy. They enjoy life regardless of what is going on, getting the most out of everything. To what extent does this characterization describe you?

1 Not at all 2 3 4 5 6 7 A great deal

4. Some people are generally not very happy. Although they are not depressed, they never seem as happy as they might be. To what extent does this characterization describe you?

1 Not at all 2 3 4 5 6 7 A great deal

(Before calculating your total score for this questionnaire, reverse your answer for question #4 by subtracting your answer from 7)

Add up your scores for each question and divide by 4. _____________

I Satisfaction with Life	3.2	4.24 (range 3-6)
II Perceived Stress	4.87	3.64 (range 2-6)
II Subjective Happiness	3.5	4.17 (range 2-7)

Results of survey

My result average result

Average age is 27years