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Mail: Values And Attitudes

Sibling Mail: Values and Attitudes Module


OVERVIEW

This replicates personality (the Big 5) and psychological well being items from
the 1993 mail survey.  However, some items from each scale may have been
slightly altered or dropped, in addition to some entirely new items added.


BRIEF VARIABLE DESCRIPTIONS
    
    Ranges reference data set/codebook order, not necessarily alphabetical
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    DH001REC-DH002RE:      Extraversion Summary

    DH009REC-DH010RE:      Agreeableness Summary

    DH017REC-DH018RE:      Conscientiousness Summary

    DH025REC-DH026RE:      Neuroticism Summary

    DH032REC-DH033RE:      Openness Summary

    DN001REC-DN002RE:      Autonomy Summary

    DN010REC-DN011RE:      Environmental Mastery Summary

    DN019REC-DN020RE:      Personal Growth Summary

    DN028REC-DN029RE:      Positive Relations with Others Summary

    DN037REC-DN038RE:      Purpose In Life Summary

    DN046REC-DN047RE:      Self-Acceptance Summary

    DN070REC-DN071RE:      Optimism Summary

    DN072REC-DN073RE:      Mattering Summary

    DH003RER-DH008RER:     Extraversion Items

    DH011RER-DH016RER:     Agreeableness Items

    DH019RER-DH024RER:     Conscientiousness Items

    DH027RER-DH031RER:     Neuroticism Items

    DH034RER-DH039RER:     Openness Items

    DN004RER-DN009RER     
    DN101RER,DN107RER:     Autonomy Items

    DN014RER-DN017RER     
    DN102RER,DN108RER:     Environmental Master Items

    DN022RER-DN024RER    
    DN103RER,DN109RER:     Personal Growth Items

    DN031RER-DN034RER    
    DN104RER,DN110RER:     Positive Relations with Others Items

    DN041RER-DN045RER     
    DN105RER,DN111RER:     Purpose In Life Items

    DN049RER-DN054RER     
    DN106RER,DN112RER:     Self-Acceptance Items

    DN601RER-DN602RER:     Female Role Items

    DN301RER-DN306RER:     Optimism Items

    DN401RER-DN406RER:     Mattering Items

    DN501RER-DN507RER:     Personal Identity Items


NOTE: See Cor813 in Appendix A for variable creation details

dh001rec: Summary score for extraversion.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:a,d,f,j,t,v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 41 38 79
1 - 18 439 496 935
19 - 21 469 418 887
22 - 24 414 491 905
25 - 29 380 458 838
30 - 36 124 207 331
Note: Items q1va_:a,f,v were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DH003RER-DH008RER.

DH001REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items
received a valid response. See DH001REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DH002RE for the number of items
included in the sum.

dh001rei: Summary score for extraversion, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:a,d,f,j,t,v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 49 45 94
6 LOWEST 0 1 1
7 - 18 411 455 866
19 - 21 460 409 869
22 - 24 425 498 923
25 - 29 393 481 874
30 - 35 123 208 331
36 HIGHEST 6 11 17
Note: DH001REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DH002RE for the number of valid responses.

dh002re: Number of extraversion items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:a,d,f,j,t,v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 41 38 79
1 4 4 8
2 4 3 7
3 2 7 9
4 9 10 19
5 62 100 162
6 1745 1946 3691
Note: Data derived from variables DH003RER-DH008RER.

dh009rec: Summary score for agreeableness.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:b,o,p,w,y,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 42 38 80
2 - 24 478 345 823
25 - 27 474 395 869
28 - 30 469 556 1025
31 - 33 288 501 789
34 - 36 116 273 389
Note: Items q1va_:p,y,bb were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DH011RER-DH016RER.

DH009REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items
received a valid response. See DH009REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DH010RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dh009rei: Summary score for agreeableness, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:b,o,p,w,y,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 47 50 97
13 LOWEST 0 1 1
14 - 25 617 401 1018
26 - 28 465 456 921
29 - 31 441 577 1018
32 - 35 269 543 812
36 HIGHEST 28 80 108
Note: DH009REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DH010RE for the number of valid responses.

dh010re: Number of agreeableness items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:b,o,p,w,y,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 42 38 80
1 3 7 10
2 2 5 7
3 2 5 7
4 5 9 14
5 39 81 120
6 1774 1963 3737
Note: Data derived from variables DH011RER-DH016RER.

dh017rec: Summary score for conscientiousness.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:c,h,l,q,u,cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 41 38 79
5 - 24 378 430 808
25 - 27 445 444 889
28 - 30 463 553 1016
31 - 33 373 424 797
34 - 36 167 219 386
Note: Items q1va_:c,h,u,dd were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DH019RER-DH024RER.

DH017REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items
received a valid response. See DH017REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DH018RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dh017rei: Summary score for conscientiousness, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:c,h,l,q,u,cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 44 48 92
12 LOWEST 0 1 1
14 - 25 481 509 990
26 - 28 473 494 967
29 - 31 468 571 1039
32 - 35 345 416 761
36 HIGHEST 56 69 125
Note: DH017REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DH018RE for the number of valid responses.

dh018re: Number of conscientiousness items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:c,h,l,q,u,cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 41 38 79
1 1 2 3
2 2 8 10
3 4 3 7
4 4 7 11
5 49 75 124
6 1766 1975 3741
Note: Data derived from variables DH019RER-DH024RER.

dh025rec: Summary score for neuroticism.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:i,m,r,x,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 46 41 87
1 - 12 539 465 1004
13 - 15 483 495 978
16 - 18 456 530 986
19 - 23 299 484 783
24 - 30 44 93 137
Note: Items q1va_:I,r,z were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DH027RER-DH031RER.

DH025REI is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items
received a valid response. See DH025REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DH026RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dh025rei: Summary score for neuroticism, imputed mean for missing components

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 49 56 105
5 LOWEST 17 18 35
6 - 12 500 405 905
13 - 15 491 497 988
16 - 18 457 523 980
19 - 23 309 509 818
24 - 29 44 98 142
30 HIGHEST 0 2 2
Note: DH025REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DH026RE for the number of valid responses.

dh026re: Number of neuroticism items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:i,m,r,x,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 46 41 87
1 1 9 10
2 2 6 8
3 2 9 11
4 42 87 129
5 1774 1956 3730
Note: Data derived from variables DH027RER-DH031RER.

dh032rec: Summary score for openness.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:e,g,k,n,s,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 42 40 82
1 - 17 365 454 819
18 - 20 487 489 976
21 - 23 516 573 1089
24 - 28 359 440 799
29 - 35 98 112 210
Note: Items q1va_:k,n,aa were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DH034RER-DH039RER.

DH032REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items
received a valid response. See DH032REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DH033RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dh032rei: Summary score for openness, imputed mean for missing components

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 48 51 99
6 LOWEST 0 1 1
7 - 18 457 535 992
19 - 21 567 557 1124
22 - 24 444 517 961
25 - 32 339 435 774
33 - 34 10 11 21
35 HIGHEST 2 1 3
Note: DH032REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DH033RE for the number of valid responses.

dh033re: Number of openness items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_:e,g,k,n,s,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 42 40 82
1 4 6 10
2 2 5 7
3 8 12 20
4 11 26 37
5 77 100 177
6 1723 1919 3642
Note: Data derived from variables DH034RER-DH039RER.

dn001rec: Summary score for autonomy.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:a,g,m,s,y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 80 90 170
3 - 19 343 573 916
20 - 22 525 605 1130
23 - 25 518 500 1018
26 - 30 401 340 741
Note: Items q5va_:g,m,s were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN004RER, DN007RER, DN009RER, DN101RER, DN107RER.

DN001REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items
received a valid response. See DN001REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DN002RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn001rei: Summary score for autonomy, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:a,g,m,s,y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 87 101 188
8 LOWEST 1 2 3
9 - 29 LEVEL OF AUTONOMY 1739 1960 3699
30 HIGHEST 40 45 85
Note: DN001REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five items (DN004RER, DN007RER, DN009RER, IN101RER, IN107RER) received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DN002RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn002re: Number of autonomy items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:a,g,m,s,y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 80 90 170
1 3 4 7
2 4 7 11
3 5 7 12
4 23 44 67
5 1752 1956 3708
Note: Data derived from variables DN004RER, DN007RER, DN009RER, DN101RER, DN107RER.

dn010rec: Summary score for environmental mastery.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:b,h,n,t,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 80 89 169
2 - 21 413 560 973
22 - 24 478 513 991
25 - 26 397 406 803
27 - 29 374 416 790
30 125 124 249
Note: Items q5va_:b,n,z were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN014RER, DN016RER, DN017RER, DN102RER, DN108RER.

DN010REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items
received a valid response. See DN010REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DN011RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn010rei: Summary score for environmental mastery, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:b,h,n,t,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 valid components 87 102 189
5 LOWEST 0 1 1
6 - 29 DEGREE OF ENVIRONMENTAL MASTERY 1652 1881 3533
30 HIGHEST 128 124 252
Note: DN010REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DN011RE for the number of valid responses.

dn011re: Number of environmental mastery items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:b,h,n,t,z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 80 89 169
1 4 3 7
2 3 10 13
3 5 8 13
4 14 32 46
5 1761 1966 3727
Note: Data derived from variables DN014RER, DN016RER, DN017RER, DN102RER, DN108RER.

dn019rec: Summary score for personal growth.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:c,i,o,u,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 80 89 169
3 - 21 458 423 881
22 - 24 486 493 979
25 - 27 475 557 1032
28 - 30 368 546 914
Note: Items q5va_:c,o,u were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN022RER-DN024RER, DN103RER, DN109RER.

DN019REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items
received a valid response. See DN019REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DN020RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn019rei: Summary score for personal growth, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:c,i,o,u,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 88 102 190
10 LOWEST 0 1 1
11 - 29 DEGREE OF PERSONAL GROWTH 1674 1803 3477
30 HIGHEST 105 202 307
Note: DN019REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DN020RE for the number of valid responses.

dn020re: Number of personal growth items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:c,i,o,u,aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 80 89 169
1 2 1 3
2 6 12 18
3 5 10 15
4 18 34 52
5 1756 1962 3718
Note: Data derived from variables DN022RER-DN024RER, DN103RER, DN109RER.

dn028rec: Summary score for positive relation to others.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:d,j,p,v,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 80 90 170
4 - 19 514 433 947
20 - 23 516 440 956
24 - 26 383 444 827
27 - 30 374 701 1075
Note: Item q5va_p were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN032RER-DN034RER, DN104RER, DN110RER.

DN028REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items
received a valid response. See DN028REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DN029RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn028rei: Summary score for positive relation to others, imputed mean for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:d,j,p,v,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 85 103 188
7 LOWEST 0 1 1
8 - 29 DEGREE OF POSITIVE RELATION 1688 1771 3459
30 HIGHEST 94 233 327
Note: DN028REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DN029RE for the number of valid responses.

dn029re: Number of positive relation to others items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:d,j,p,v,bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 80 90 170
1 2 4 6
2 3 9 12
3 8 9 17
4 23 28 51
5 1751 1968 3719
Note: Data derived from variables DN032RER-DN034RER, DN104RER, DN110RER.

dn037rec: Summary score for purpose in life.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:e,k,q,w,cc,ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 80 91 171
3 - 23 365 462 827
24 - 27 447 526 973
28 - 30 434 428 862
31 - 34 405 466 871
35 - 36 136 135 271
Note: Items q5va_:k,w were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN041RER, DN043RER-DN045RER, DN105RER, DN111RER.

DN037REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the six items
received a valid response. See DN037REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DN038RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn037rei: Summary score for purpose in life, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:e,k,q,w,cc,ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS 86 96 182
7 LOWEST 1 0 1
8 - 35 DEGREE OF PURPOSE IN LIFE 1727 1939 3666
36 HIGHEST 53 73 126
Note: DN037REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the six component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DN038RE for the number of valid responses.

dn038re: Number of purpose in life items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:e,k,q,w,cc,ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 80 91 171
1 2 2 4
2 4 3 7
3 1 6 7
4 4 11 15
5 20 53 73
6 1756 1942 3698
Note: Data derived from variables DN041RER, DN043RER-DN045RER, DN105RER, DN111RER.

dn046rec: Summary score for self-acceptance.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:f,l,r,x,dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 79 89 168
3 - 21 401 525 926
22 - 24 484 533 1017
25 - 26 404 408 812
27 - 29 380 439 819
30 119 114 233
Note: Items q5va_:f,l,x,dd were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN049RER, DN050RER, DN054RER, DN106RER, DN112RER.

DN046REC is coded with a sum if at least one of the five items
received a valid response. See DN046REI for an updated version of this variable for which mean of valid responses is imputed for missing responses. See DN047RE for the number of items included in the sum.

dn046rei: Summary score for self-acceptance, mean imputed for missing components.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:f,l,r,x,dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 NOT ASCERTAINED/REFUSED < 3 VALID COMPONENTS FOR SUM 85 96 181
5 LOWEST 1 0 1
6 - 29 DEGREE OF SELF-ACCEPTANCE 1660 1896 3556
30 HIGHEST 121 116 237
Note: DN046REI is coded with a sum if at least three of the five component items received a valid response. Missing responses are imputed to the mean of remaining valid items prior to summing. See DN0247RE for the number of valid responses.

dn047re: Number of self-acceptance items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_:f,l,r,x,dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 79 89 168
1 2 4 6
2 4 3 7
3 5 9 14
4 35 51 86
5 1742 1952 3694
Note: Data derived from variables DN049RER, DN050RER, DN054RER, DN106RER, DN112RER.

dn070rec: Summary score for Optimism Index.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 38 41 79
3 - 16 444 511 955
17 - 18 746 715 1461
19 - 21 466 553 1019
22 - 24 173 288 461
Note: Items q2va_:a,c,f were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables IN301RER-IN306RER.

dn071re: Number of Optimism items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 38 41 79
1 0 2 2
2 1 3 4
3 0 4 4
4 3 9 12
5 16 44 60
6 1809 2005 3814
Note: Data derived from variables DN301RER-DN306RER.

dn072rec: Summary score for Mattering Index.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-2 57 68 125
11 - 20 395 472 867
21 - 22 445 508 953
23 - 24 615 601 1216
25 - 30 355 459 814
Note: Items q3va_:a,c,d,e,f were reverse coded before creating the summary score.

Constructed from variables DN401RER-DN406RER.

dn073re: Number of Mattering items answered.

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_:a-f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
0 42 40 82
1 1 2 3
2 1 2 3
3 2 3 5
4 1 3 4
5 10 18 28
6 1810 2040 3850
Note: Data derived from variables DN401RER-DN406RER.

dh003rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is talkative?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 44 46 90
1 Agree Strongly 224 379 603
2 Agree Moderately 560 719 1279
3 Agree Slightly 421 443 864
4 Disagree Slightly 324 261 585
5 Disagree Moderately 220 187 407
6 Disagree Strongly 74 73 147

dh004rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is reserved?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 80 82 162
1 Agree Strongly 176 228 404
2 Agree Moderately 679 689 1368
3 Agree Slightly 544 593 1137
4 Disagree Slightly 203 243 446
5 Disagree Moderately 132 193 325
6 Disagree Strongly 53 80 133

dh005rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is full of energy?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 63 60 123
1 Agree Strongly 235 334 569
2 Agree Moderately 693 724 1417
3 Agree Slightly 521 513 1034
4 Disagree Slightly 230 276 506
5 Disagree Moderately 86 149 235
6 Disagree Strongly 39 52 91

dh006rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who tends to be quiet?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_j

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 55 74 129
1 Agree Strongly 166 207 373
2 Agree Moderately 535 487 1022
3 Agree Slightly 533 608 1141
4 Disagree Slightly 277 325 602
5 Disagree Moderately 216 284 500
6 Disagree Strongly 85 123 208

dh007rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is sometimes shy or inhibited?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_t

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 66 63 129
1 Agree Strongly 102 146 248
2 Agree Moderately 364 448 812
3 Agree Slightly 613 647 1260
4 Disagree Slightly 280 290 570
5 Disagree Moderately 287 325 612
6 Disagree Strongly 155 189 344

dh008rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who generates a lot of enthusiasm?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 60 76 136
1 Agree Strongly 227 345 572
2 Agree Moderately 627 723 1350
3 Agree Slightly 659 665 1324
4 Disagree Slightly 226 217 443
5 Disagree Moderately 61 70 131
6 Disagree Strongly 7 12 19

dh011rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who tends to find fault with others?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 56 70 126
1 Agree Strongly 35 36 71
2 Agree Moderately 203 165 368
3 Agree Slightly 540 522 1062
4 Disagree Slightly 373 413 786
5 Disagree Moderately 449 620 1069
6 Disagree Strongly 211 282 493

dh012rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is sometimes rude to others?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_o

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 58 74 132
1 Agree Strongly 25 30 55
2 Agree Moderately 151 79 230
3 Agree Slightly 471 299 770
4 Disagree Slightly 312 289 601
5 Disagree Moderately 498 595 1093
6 Disagree Strongly 352 742 1094

dh013rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is generally trusting?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_p

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 53 60 113
1 Agree Strongly 789 961 1750
2 Agree Moderately 733 755 1488
3 Agree Slightly 195 206 401
4 Disagree Slightly 48 64 112
5 Disagree Moderately 29 35 64
6 Disagree Strongly 20 27 47

dh014rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who can be cold and aloof?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_w

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 60 86 146
1 Agree Strongly 46 27 73
2 Agree Moderately 175 118 293
3 Agree Slightly 438 365 803
4 Disagree Slightly 388 377 765
5 Disagree Moderately 469 508 977
6 Disagree Strongly 291 627 918

dh015rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is considerate to almost everyone?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 52 54 106
1 Agree Strongly 535 912 1447
2 Agree Moderately 934 890 1824
3 Agree Slightly 252 175 427
4 Disagree Slightly 72 32 104
5 Disagree Moderately 10 10 20
6 Disagree Strongly 12 35 47

dh016rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who likes to cooperate with others?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 51 53 104
1 Agree Strongly 424 828 1252
2 Agree Moderately 945 949 1894
3 Agree Slightly 352 235 587
4 Disagree Slightly 68 24 92
5 Disagree Moderately 24 10 34
6 Disagree Strongly 3 9 12

dh019rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who does a thorough job?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 58 59 117
1 Agree Strongly 765 981 1746
2 Agree Moderately 798 840 1638
3 Agree Slightly 198 175 373
4 Disagree Slightly 40 45 85
5 Disagree Moderately 5 2 7
6 Disagree Strongly 3 6 9

dh020rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is a reliable worker?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_h

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 50 48 98
1 Agree Strongly 1322 1579 2901
2 Agree Moderately 433 430 863
3 Agree Slightly 46 41 87
4 Disagree Slightly 7 1 8
5 Disagree Moderately 3 2 5
6 Disagree Strongly 6 7 13

dh021rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who tends to be disorganized?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_l

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 56 74 130
1 Agree Strongly 61 67 128
2 Agree Moderately 174 215 389
3 Agree Slightly 304 314 618
4 Disagree Slightly 322 315 637
5 Disagree Moderately 548 590 1138
6 Disagree Strongly 402 533 935

dh022rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is lazy at times?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_q

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 57 68 125
1 Agree Strongly 51 74 125
2 Agree Moderately 234 278 512
3 Agree Slightly 544 622 1166
4 Disagree Slightly 270 277 547
5 Disagree Moderately 415 419 834
6 Disagree Strongly 296 370 666

dh023rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who does things efficiently?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_u

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 53 60 113
1 Agree Strongly 500 691 1191
2 Agree Moderately 923 969 1892
3 Agree Slightly 291 287 578
4 Disagree Slightly 65 72 137
5 Disagree Moderately 26 21 47
6 Disagree Strongly 9 8 17

dh024rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is easily distracted?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 54 59 113
1 Agree Strongly 53 57 110
2 Agree Moderately 166 233 399
3 Agree Slightly 407 472 879
4 Disagree Slightly 426 440 866
5 Disagree Moderately 556 591 1147
6 Disagree Strongly 205 256 461

dh027rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who can be tense?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_i

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 53 69 122
1 Agree Strongly 175 231 406
2 Agree Moderately 501 620 1121
3 Agree Slightly 639 702 1341
4 Disagree Slightly 245 243 488
5 Disagree Moderately 203 185 388
6 Disagree Strongly 51 58 109

dh028rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is emotionally stable and not easily upset?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_m

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 50 67 117
1 Agree Strongly 381 460 841
2 Agree Moderately 852 858 1710
3 Agree Slightly 325 443 768
4 Disagree Slightly 152 178 330
5 Disagree Moderately 87 74 161
6 Disagree Strongly 20 28 48

dh029rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who worries a lot?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_r

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 59 74 133
1 Agree Strongly 80 182 262
2 Agree Moderately 249 395 644
3 Agree Slightly 431 545 976
4 Disagree Slightly 326 336 662
5 Disagree Moderately 472 389 861
6 Disagree Strongly 250 187 437

dh030rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who remains calm in tense situations?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_x

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 63 78 141
1 Agree Strongly 288 299 587
2 Agree Moderately 766 705 1471
3 Agree Slightly 476 572 1048
4 Disagree Slightly 176 286 462
5 Disagree Moderately 82 125 207
6 Disagree Strongly 16 43 59

dh031rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who gets nervous easily?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 61 76 137
1 Agree Strongly 48 140 188
2 Agree Moderately 202 298 500
3 Agree Slightly 395 531 926
4 Disagree Slightly 405 423 828
5 Disagree Moderately 529 443 972
6 Disagree Strongly 227 197 424

dh034rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who prefers the conventional and traditional?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 71 85 156
1 Agree Strongly 324 416 740
2 Agree Moderately 809 841 1650
3 Agree Slightly 450 464 914
4 Disagree Slightly 127 172 299
5 Disagree Moderately 75 95 170
6 Disagree Strongly 11 35 46

dh035rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who prefers work that is routine and simple?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_g

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 66 70 136
1 Agree Strongly 72 117 189
2 Agree Moderately 229 398 627
3 Agree Slightly 366 426 792
4 Disagree Slightly 438 481 919
5 Disagree Moderately 472 417 889
6 Disagree Strongly 224 199 423

dh036rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who values artistic, aesthetic experiences?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_k

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 86 107 193
1 Agree Strongly 265 533 798
2 Agree Moderately 523 684 1207
3 Agree Slightly 577 518 1095
4 Disagree Slightly 249 176 425
5 Disagree Moderately 135 63 198
6 Disagree Strongly 32 27 59

dh037rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who has an active imagination?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_n

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 57 70 127
1 Agree Strongly 442 392 834
2 Agree Moderately 742 698 1440
3 Agree Slightly 459 596 1055
4 Disagree Slightly 103 226 329
5 Disagree Moderately 54 98 152
6 Disagree Strongly 10 28 38

dh038rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who wants things to be simple and clear-cut?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_s

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 55 66 121
1 Agree Strongly 250 356 606
2 Agree Moderately 596 691 1287
3 Agree Slightly 543 614 1157
4 Disagree Slightly 217 229 446
5 Disagree Moderately 154 129 283
6 Disagree Strongly 52 23 75

dh039rer: To what extent do you agree that you see yourself as someone who is sophisticated in art, music or literature?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1va_aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 67 80 147
-1 Don't Know 1 0 1
1 Agree Strongly 110 175 285
2 Agree Moderately 229 358 587
3 Agree Slightly 379 574 953
4 Disagree Slightly 346 366 712
5 Disagree Moderately 463 358 821
6 Disagree Strongly 272 197 469

dn004rer: To what extent do you agree that you have confidence in your opinions even if they are contrary to the general consensus?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_m

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 42 68 110
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 488 514 1002
2 Agree Moderately 907 988 1895
3 Agree Slightly 314 385 699
4 Disagree Slightly 42 66 108
5 Disagree Moderately 14 36 50
6 Disagree Strongly 9 5 14
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Autonomy

dn007rer: To what extent do you agree that you are not afraid to voice your opinions, even when they are in opposition to the opinions of most people?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_s

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 40 58 98
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 365 304 669
2 Agree Moderately 677 655 1332
3 Agree Slightly 435 529 964
4 Disagree Slightly 179 321 500
5 Disagree Moderately 91 150 241
6 Disagree Strongly 29 45 74
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Autonomy

dn009rer: To what extent do you agree that it's difficult for you to voice your opinions on controversial matters?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_y

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 36 70 106
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 46 81 127
2 Agree Moderately 171 335 506
3 Agree Slightly 313 499 812
4 Disagree Slightly 291 285 576
5 Disagree Moderately 554 477 1031
6 Disagree Strongly 405 315 720
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Autonomy

dn014rer: To what extent do you agree that you are quite good at managing the many responsibilities of your daily life?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_n

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 37 57 94
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 620 889 1509
2 Agree Moderately 894 887 1781
3 Agree Slightly 209 166 375
4 Disagree Slightly 32 38 70
5 Disagree Moderately 16 15 31
6 Disagree Strongly 8 10 18
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Environmental Mastery

dn016rer: To what extent do you agree that you have difficulty arranging your life in a way that is satisfying to you?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_t

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 42 61 103
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 25 28 53
2 Agree Moderately 104 164 268
3 Agree Slightly 236 328 564
4 Disagree Slightly 353 355 708
5 Disagree Moderately 641 642 1283
6 Disagree Strongly 415 484 899
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Environmental Mastery

dn017rer: To what extent do you agree that you have been able to create a lifestyle for yourself that is much to your liking?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_z

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 38 55 93
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 499 663 1162
2 Agree Moderately 858 898 1756
3 Agree Slightly 310 299 609
4 Disagree Slightly 67 90 157
5 Disagree Moderately 27 42 69
6 Disagree Strongly 17 15 32
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Environmental Mastery

dn022rer: To what extent do you agree that you have the sense that you have developed a lot as a person over time?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_u

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 45 68 113
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 428 669 1097
2 Agree Moderately 868 895 1763
3 Agree Slightly 383 331 714
4 Disagree Slightly 55 62 117
5 Disagree Moderately 25 25 50
6 Disagree Strongly 12 12 24
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Personal Growth

dn023rer: To what extent do you agree that you haven't really improved much as a person over the years?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_aa

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 38 54 92
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 22 23 45
2 Agree Moderately 74 94 168
3 Agree Slightly 149 157 306
4 Disagree Slightly 285 303 588
5 Disagree Moderately 648 640 1288
6 Disagree Strongly 600 791 1391
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Personal Growth

dn024rer: To what extent do you agree that you think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how you think about yourself and the world?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_o

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 44 62 106
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 455 732 1187
2 Agree Moderately 734 775 1509
3 Agree Slightly 463 392 855
4 Disagree Slightly 73 67 140
5 Disagree Moderately 38 24 62
6 Disagree Strongly 9 10 19
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Personal Growth

dn031rer: To what extent do you agree that you enjoy personal and mutual conversations with family members and friends?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_ff

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 16 25 41
-2 Inappropriate 63 59 122
0 142 141 283
1 Agree Strongly 746 1274 2020
2 Agree Moderately 638 484 1122
3 Agree Slightly 191 84 275
4 Disagree Slightly 33 8 41
5 Disagree Moderately 20 7 27
6 Disagree Strongly 18 26 44
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Positive Relations with Others

dn032rer: To what extent do you agree that you often feel lonely because you have few close friends with whom to share your concerns?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_v

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 37 58 95
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 43 54 97
2 Agree Moderately 94 147 241
3 Agree Slightly 245 257 502
4 Disagree Slightly 287 260 547
5 Disagree Moderately 549 528 1077
6 Disagree Strongly 561 758 1319
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Positive Relations with Others

dn033rer: To what extent do you agree that it seems that most other people have more friends than you do?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_bb

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 43 60 103
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 70 76 146
2 Agree Moderately 220 211 431
3 Agree Slightly 395 344 739
4 Disagree Slightly 307 310 617
5 Disagree Moderately 453 494 947
6 Disagree Strongly 328 567 895
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Positive Relations with Others

dn034rer: To what extent do you agree that people would describe you as a giving person, willing to share your time with others?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_p

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 41 57 98
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 481 915 1396
2 Agree Moderately 789 820 1609
3 Agree Slightly 375 232 607
4 Disagree Slightly 105 25 130
5 Disagree Moderately 18 7 25
6 Disagree Strongly 7 6 13
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Positive Relations with Others

dn041rer: To what extent do you agree that you are an active person carrying out the plans you set for yourself?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_w

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 38 62 100
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 407 515 922
2 Agree Moderately 812 838 1650
3 Agree Slightly 409 427 836
4 Disagree Slightly 102 151 253
5 Disagree Moderately 38 53 91
6 Disagree Strongly 10 16 26
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Purpose in Life

dn043rer: To what extent do you agree that you don't have a good sense of what it is you're trying to accomplish in life?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_ee

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 41 71 112
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 31 38 69
2 Agree Moderately 92 143 235
3 Agree Slightly 211 271 482
4 Disagree Slightly 291 336 627
5 Disagree Moderately 607 602 1209
6 Disagree Strongly 543 601 1144
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Purpose in Life

dn044rer: To what extent do you agree that you sometimes feel as if you've done all there is to do in life?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_q

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 39 57 96
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 15 26 41
2 Agree Moderately 113 120 233
3 Agree Slightly 199 222 421
4 Disagree Slightly 317 356 673
5 Disagree Moderately 610 548 1158
6 Disagree Strongly 523 733 1256
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Purpose in Life

dn045rer: To what extent do you agree that you used to set goals for yourself, but now that seems like a waste of time?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_cc

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 37 70 107
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 34 29 63
2 Agree Moderately 101 144 245
3 Agree Slightly 279 285 564
4 Disagree Slightly 364 375 739
5 Disagree Moderately 578 528 1106
6 Disagree Strongly 423 631 1054
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Purpose in Life

dn049rer: To what extent do you agree that in general, you feel confident and positive about yourself?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_x

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 43 64 107
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 627 688 1315
2 Agree Moderately 857 899 1756
3 Agree Slightly 217 291 508
4 Disagree Slightly 43 71 114
5 Disagree Moderately 21 33 54
6 Disagree Strongly 8 16 24
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Self-Acceptance

dn050rer: To what extent do you agree that when you compare yourself to friends and acquaintances, it makes you feel good about who you are?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_dd

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 46 66 112
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 419 510 929
2 Agree Moderately 768 849 1617
3 Agree Slightly 449 479 928
4 Disagree Slightly 89 100 189
5 Disagree Moderately 28 31 59
6 Disagree Strongly 17 27 44
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Self-Acceptance

dn054rer: To what extent do you agree that in many ways, you feel disappointed about your achievements in life?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_r

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 39 55 94
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 25 36 61
2 Agree Moderately 127 184 311
3 Agree Slightly 256 340 596
4 Disagree Slightly 259 309 568
5 Disagree Moderately 602 609 1211
6 Disagree Strongly 508 529 1037
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Self-Acceptance

dn101rer: To what extent do you agree that you tend to be influenced by people with strong opinions?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 47 67 114
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 18 47 65
2 Agree Moderately 193 264 457
3 Agree Slightly 569 658 1227
4 Disagree Slightly 415 432 847
5 Disagree Moderately 381 389 770
6 Disagree Strongly 193 205 398
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Autonomy

dn102rer: To what extent do you agree that you are in charge of the situation in which you live?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 35 66 101
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 482 580 1062
2 Agree Moderately 903 940 1843
3 Agree Slightly 294 313 607
4 Disagree Slightly 71 108 179
5 Disagree Moderately 22 42 64
6 Disagree Strongly 9 13 22
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Environmental Mastery

dn103rer: To what extent do you agree that life has been a continuous process of learning, changing and growing?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 33 52 85
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 679 1026 1705
2 Agree Moderately 725 688 1413
3 Agree Slightly 321 246 567
4 Disagree Slightly 42 37 79
5 Disagree Moderately 12 7 19
6 Disagree Strongly 4 6 10
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Personal Growth

dn104rer: To what extent do you agree that maintaining close relationships has been difficult and frustrating for you?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 37 66 103
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 41 42 83
2 Agree Moderately 135 116 251
3 Agree Slightly 299 280 579
4 Disagree Slightly 357 299 656
5 Disagree Moderately 569 579 1148
6 Disagree Strongly 378 680 1058
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Positive Relations with Others

dn105rer: To what extent do you agree that you live life one day at a time and don't really think about the future?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 38 58 96
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 61 77 138
2 Agree Moderately 160 247 407
3 Agree Slightly 260 344 604
4 Disagree Slightly 374 434 808
5 Disagree Moderately 558 548 1106
6 Disagree Strongly 365 354 719
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Purpose in Life

dn106rer: To what extent do you agree that when you look at the story of your life, you are pleased with how things have turned out?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 32 58 90
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 474 507 981
2 Agree Moderately 817 885 1702
3 Agree Slightly 279 303 582
4 Disagree Slightly 126 170 296
5 Disagree Moderately 70 99 169
6 Disagree Strongly 18 40 58
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Self-Acceptance

dn107rer: To what extent do you agree that you judge yourself by what you think is important, not by what others think is important?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_g

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 37 52 89
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 598 791 1389
2 Agree Moderately 819 814 1633
3 Agree Slightly 273 287 560
4 Disagree Slightly 57 83 140
5 Disagree Moderately 29 22 51
6 Disagree Strongly 3 13 16
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Autonomy

dn108rer: To what extent do you agree that the demands of everyday life often get you down?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_h

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 42 66 108
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 21 41 62
2 Agree Moderately 82 173 255
3 Agree Slightly 266 395 661
4 Disagree Slightly 327 357 684
5 Disagree Moderately 634 616 1250
6 Disagree Strongly 444 414 858
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Environmental Mastery

dn109rer: To what extent do you agree that you gave up trying to make big improvements or changes in your life a long time ago?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_i

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 39 73 112
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 46 49 95
2 Agree Moderately 153 179 332
3 Agree Slightly 280 316 596
4 Disagree Slightly 329 335 664
5 Disagree Moderately 555 553 1108
6 Disagree Strongly 414 557 971
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Personal Growth

dn110rer: To what extent do you agree that you have not experienced many warm and trusting relationships with others?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_j

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 43 68 111
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 76 55 131
2 Agree Moderately 175 109 284
3 Agree Slightly 240 158 398
4 Disagree Slightly 255 216 471
5 Disagree Moderately 522 519 1041
6 Disagree Strongly 505 937 1442
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Positive Relations with Others

dn111rer: To what extent do you agree that some people wander aimlessly through life, but you are not one of them?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_k

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 38 67 105
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 648 723 1371
2 Agree Moderately 685 704 1389
3 Agree Slightly 233 233 466
4 Disagree Slightly 113 167 280
5 Disagree Moderately 69 115 184
6 Disagree Strongly 30 53 83
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Purpose in Life

dn112rer: To what extent do you agree that you like most aspects of your personality?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q5va_l

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 45 66 111
-2 Inappropriate 51 46 97
1 Agree Strongly 418 504 922
2 Agree Moderately 949 1070 2019
3 Agree Slightly 311 302 613
4 Disagree Slightly 59 80 139
5 Disagree Moderately 22 33 55
6 Disagree Strongly 12 7 19
Note: Psychological Well-Being Construct: Self-Acceptance

dn601rer: To what extent do you agree that a working mother can establish just as warm and secure of a relationship with her children as a mother who does not work?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1a_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 36 49 85
1 Strongly Agree 215 470 685
2 Agree 853 1099 1952
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 292 239 531
4 Disagree 395 197 592
5 Strongly Disagree 76 54 130

dn602rer: To what extent do you agree that it is important for a woman to have a female friend she can confide in?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q1a_j

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 39 58 97
1 Strongly Agree 340 730 1070
2 Agree 1028 980 2008
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 399 285 684
4 Disagree 47 40 87
5 Strongly Disagree 14 15 29

dn301rer: To what extent do you agree that in uncertain times, you usually expect the best?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 43 64 107
-1 Don't Know 0 1 1
1 Strongly Agree 189 236 425
2 Agree 1187 1323 2510
3 Disagree 422 466 888
4 Strongly Disagree 26 18 44

dn302rer: To what extent do you agree that if something can go wrong for you, it will?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 41 55 96
1 Strongly Agree 45 35 80
2 Agree 340 376 716
3 Disagree 1156 1203 2359
4 Strongly Disagree 285 439 724

dn303rer: To what extent do you agree that you're always optimistic about your future?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 46 64 110
1 Strongly Agree 274 305 579
2 Agree 1184 1250 2434
3 Disagree 344 470 814
4 Strongly Disagree 19 19 38

dn304rer: To what extent do you agree that you hardly ever expect things to go your way?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 43 57 100
1 Strongly Agree 22 34 56
2 Agree 227 224 451
3 Disagree 1118 1197 2315
4 Strongly Disagree 457 596 1053

dn305rer: To what extent do you agree that you rarely count on good things happening to you?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 41 50 91
1 Strongly Agree 41 52 93
2 Agree 339 288 627
3 Disagree 1018 1056 2074
4 Strongly Disagree 428 662 1090

dn306rer: To what extent do you agree that overall, you expect more good things to happen to you than bad?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q2va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 40 51 91
1 Strongly Agree 472 658 1130
2 Agree 1197 1234 2431
3 Disagree 134 147 281
4 Strongly Disagree 24 18 42

dn401rer: To what extent do you agree that people tend to rely on you for support?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 44 44 88
1 Strongly Agree 362 581 943
2 Agree 1098 1117 2215
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 326 331 657
4 Disagree 34 33 67
5 Strongly Disagree 3 2 5

dn402rer: To what extent do you agree that for whatever reason, it is hard for you to get people's attention?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 46 48 94
1 Strongly Agree 16 26 42
2 Agree 154 204 358
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 627 723 1350
4 Disagree 871 922 1793
5 Strongly Disagree 153 185 338

dn403rer: To what extent do you agree that whatever else may happen, people do not ignore you?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 47 51 98
1 Strongly Agree 102 114 216
2 Agree 936 947 1883
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 672 849 1521
4 Disagree 103 136 239
5 Strongly Disagree 7 11 18

dn404rer: To what extent do you agree that for better or worse, people generally know when you are around?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 48 53 101
1 Strongly Agree 118 135 253
2 Agree 1100 1055 2155
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 516 737 1253
4 Disagree 79 121 200
5 Strongly Disagree 6 7 13

dn405rer: To what extent do you agree that people are usually aware of your presence?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 48 52 100
1 Strongly Agree 132 138 270
2 Agree 1208 1244 2452
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 401 584 985
4 Disagree 75 85 160
5 Strongly Disagree 3 5 8

dn406rer: To what extent do you agree that people count on you to be there in times of need?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q3va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 46 43 89
1 Strongly Agree 430 666 1096
2 Agree 1077 1126 2203
3 Neither Agree nor Disagree 279 249 528
4 Disagree 32 22 54
5 Strongly Disagree 3 2 5

dn501rer: How important is your work identity?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_a

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 68 120 188
1 Not Important (1) 118 194 312
2 76 99 175
3 108 123 231
4 266 301 567
5 349 377 726
6 533 558 1091
7 Very Important (7) 349 336 685

dn502rer: How important is your religious identity?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_b

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 49 61 110
1 Not Important (1) 272 210 482
2 218 144 362
3 188 154 342
4 272 284 556
5 205 265 470
6 304 431 735
7 Very Important (7) 359 559 918

dn503rer: How important is your most important family identity, for example father or wife?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_c

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 61 89 150
-1 Don't Know 1 0 1
1 Not Important (1) 56 56 112
2 55 43 98
3 73 75 148
4 182 183 365
5 246 243 489
6 548 559 1107
7 Very Important (7) 645 860 1505

dn504rer: How important is your volunteering identity?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_d

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 58 82 140
1 Not Important (1) 203 259 462
2 263 219 482
3 293 292 585
4 432 501 933
5 329 347 676
6 209 286 495
7 Very Important (7) 80 122 202

dn505rer: How important is your organization/group identity, for example union member or Rotary?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_e

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 65 110 175
1 Not Important (1) 348 480 828
2 327 316 643
3 276 284 560
4 342 414 756
5 240 261 501
6 186 171 357
7 Very Important (7) 83 72 155

dn506rer: How important is your political identity, for example Independent?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_f

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 63 93 156
1 Not Important (1) 366 525 891
2 311 320 631
3 249 294 543
4 377 393 770
5 224 203 427
6 177 186 363
7 Very Important (7) 100 94 194

dn507rer: How important is your ethnic group/nationality identity?

Data source: Sibling Respondent      Collected in: 2005      Mode: mail
Source variables: q4va_g

Frequencies
Value Label Male Female Total
. System missing - NR 2570 2233 4803
-3 Refused 53 88 141
1 Not Important (1) 442 575 1017
2 333 325 658
3 248 284 532
4 365 360 725
5 195 193 388
6 131 161 292
7 Very Important (7) 100 122 222

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