Hope Barometer > Wave 1
Longitudinal Wave
General Information
Title
Wave 1
Project Number
225.1
Abstract
This study is part of the project “Hope as motive” by the Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization (EHERO)
Longitudinal Type
Longitudinal Wave
Begin date
01-01-2018
End date
21-01-2018
Researcher
Emma Pleeging (Erasmus University Rotterdam)
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2021 CentERdata
Funding Organization
NWO
ODISSEI
Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization
ODISSEI
Erasmus Happiness Economics Research Organization
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-xxy-nmc3
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label | Variable Type |
|---|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of household member encrypted | preloaded |
| nq18a_m | Year and month of the field work period | constructed |
| nq18a001 | Random number for additional statements | constructed |
| nq18a002 | How often did you feel hopeful in the past 4 weeks? | directly measured |
| nq18a003 | I have a positive outlook on life. | directly measured |
| nq18a004 | I have goals for the short or long term. | directly measured |
| nq18a005 | I feel very much alone. | directly measured |
| nq18a006 | I can see possibilities, even when I’ve got problems. | directly measured |
| nq18a007 | I have a faith or religious conviction that gives me comfort. | directly measured |
| nq18a008 | I fear for my future. | directly measured |
| nq18a009 | I can remember happy/pleasant times. | directly measured |
| nq18a010 | I have a deep inner strength. | directly measured |
| nq18a011 | I am able to give and receive care and love. | directly measured |
| nq18a012 | I feel that my life has direction. | directly measured |
| nq18a013 | I believe that every day offers opportunities. | directly measured |
| nq18a014 | I find my life valuable and useful. | directly measured |
| nq18a015 | I can think of various ways to resolve a difficult situation. | directly measured |
| nq18a016 | I pursue my goals energetically. | directly measured |
| nq18a017 | I often feel tired. | directly measured |
| nq18a018 | There are many different ways of solving a problem. | directly measured |
| nq18a019 | In a debate I am easily cornered. | directly measured |
| nq18a020 | I can think of lots of ways to achieve in life what I think is important. | directly measured |
| nq18a021 | I worry about my health. | directly measured |
| nq18a022 | Even when others get discouraged, I can think of a way to solve the problem. | directly measured |
| nq18a023 | Experiences in my past have prepared me well for the future. | directly measured |
| nq18a024 | I have been quite successful in life. | directly measured |
| nq18a025 | I often worry. | directly measured |
| nq18a026 | I accomplish the goals I set myself. | directly measured |
| nq18a027 | I hope to have a purposeful and meaningful life. | directly measured |
| nq18a028 | I hope that my social relationships are supportive and rewarding for both myself and others. | directly measured |
| nq18a029 | I hope to be interested and dedicated in my daily activities. | directly measured |
| nq18a030 | I hope to actively contribute to the happiness and wellbeing of others. | directly measured |
| nq18a031 | I hope to be competent and able to perform the activities that are important to me. | directly measured |
| nq18a032 | I hope to be a good person and to lead a good life. | directly measured |
| nq18a033 | I am optimistic about my future. | directly measured |
| nq18a034 | I hope that people respect me. | directly measured |
| nq18a035 | I can think of many ways to help others achieve the things they feel are important in life. | directly measured |
| nq18a036 | When other people get discouraged, I can think of a way to help them solve the problem. | directly measured |
| nq18a037 | Experiences in my past have prepared me well to help others. | directly measured |
| nq18a038 | I have been quite successful in helping others. | directly measured |
| nq18a039 | Others often help me think of ways to resolve difficult situations. | directly measured |
| nq18a040 | Others devote a lot of energy to helping me pursue my goals. | directly measured |
| nq18a041 | Together with others I can think of many ways to solve a problem. | directly measured |
| nq18a042 | With the help of others, I can think of many different ways to achieve in life what I find important. | directly measured |
| nq18a043 | When I get discouraged, I know that others can help me think up ways to solve the problem. | directly measured |
| nq18a044 | Thanks to the support of others, I am well prepared for the future. | directly measured |
| nq18a045 | Thanks to help from others, I have been quite successful in life. | directly measured |
| nq18a046 | I have achieved many of my own goals with the support of others. | directly measured |
| nq18a047 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: your life in general | directly measured |
| nq18a048 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: society as a whole | directly measured |
| nq18a049 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: the financial situation of your household | directly measured |
| nq18a050 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: the economic situation in the Netherlands | directly measured |
| nq18a051 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: the care sector | directly measured |
| nq18a052 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: education | directly measured |
| nq18a053 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: safety | directly measured |
| nq18a054 | The coming 12 months will things improve, deteriorate, or remain the same with respect to: the climate | directly measured |
| nq18a055 | How happy do you think you will be in 5 years from now? | directly measured |
| nq18a056 | In general, most people can be trusted. | directly measured |
| nq18a057 | You cannot be careful enough in your interaction with other people. | directly measured |
| nq18a058 | If you don’t watch out, people will take advantage of you. | directly measured |
| nq18a059 | When it really comes down to it, people don’t really care what happens to you. | directly measured |
| nq18a060 | People like to be helpful, in principle. | directly measured |
| nq18a061 | Would you say that people are mainly self-interested, or are inclined to help others? | directly measured |
| nq18a062 | How much confidence do you have in: your family | directly measured |
| nq18a063 | How much confidence do you have in: your neighbors and nearby residents | directly measured |
| nq18a064 | How much confidence do you have in: strangers | directly measured |
| nq18a065 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: the army | directly measured |
| nq18a066 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: the justice system and courts of law | directly measured |
| nq18a067 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: the national government | directly measured |
| nq18a068 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: financial institutions or banks | directly measured |
| nq18a069 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: fairness of elections | directly measured |
| nq18a070 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: local police | directly measured |
| nq18a071 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: religious institutes | directly measured |
| nq18a072 | In the Netherlands, how much confidence do you have in: political parties and politicians | directly measured |
| nq18a073 | As I pursue my goals, I try to cooperate with God or a higher power. | directly measured |
| nq18a074 | My spiritual beliefs help my success in life. | directly measured |
| nq18a075 | I accomplish my goals through human willpower, not through prayer or spirituality. | directly measured |
| nq18a076 | I believe in a benevolent higher power. | directly measured |
| nq18a077 | There is a higher intelligence that guides life in a positive direction. | directly measured |
| nq18a078 | I believe that there are ways of establishing contact with a spiritual force. | directly measured |
| nq18a079 | Spiritual experiences are possible if you have the right attitude. | directly measured |
| nq18a080 | I have the capacity to establish contact with God, a spiritual force or a higher power. | directly measured |
| nq18a081 | In the right environment, I can sense the presence of a spiritual force or higher power. | directly measured |
| nq18a082 | I find comfort in my spiritual beliefs. | directly measured |
| nq18a083 | In times of crisis, I stay calm thanks to my spiritual beliefs. | directly measured |
| nq18a084 | My spiritual beliefs give me a sense of safety. | directly measured |
| nq18a085 | All in all, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole? | directly measured |
| nq18a086 | How happy do you feel today? | directly measured |
| nq18a087 | I have a purposeful and meaningful life. | directly measured |
| nq18a088 | My social contacts are supportive and rewarding. | directly measured |
| nq18a089 | I am involved and interested in my daily activities. | directly measured |
| nq18a090 | I actively contribute to other people’s happiness. | directly measured |
| nq18a091 | I am good at the activities that are important to me. | directly measured |
| nq18a092 | I am a good person and I lead a good life. | directly measured |
| nq18a093 | I am optimistic about my future. | directly measured |
| nq18a094 | Other people respect me. | directly measured |
| nq18a095 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Dejection | directly measured |
| nq18a096 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Animosity | directly measured |
| nq18a097 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Alertness | directly measured |
| nq18a098 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Shame | directly measured |
| nq18a099 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Full of inspiration | directly measured |
| nq18a100 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Nervous | directly measured |
| nq18a101 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Determined | directly measured |
| nq18a102 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Attentive | directly measured |
| nq18a103 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Anxious | directly measured |
| nq18a104 | How often in the past 4 weeks did you experience the following feelings?: Energetic | directly measured |
| nq18a105 | Do you feel that you have sufficient contacts with other people? That is, meaningful relations outside work, school or your own household. | directly measured |
| nq18a106 | Do you ever feel lonely? | directly measured |
| nq18a107 | How would you describe your (physical and mental) health, in general? | directly measured |
| nq18a108 | Did you suffer any long-term disease or disorder in the past 12 months? | directly measured |
| nq18a109 | Which of these situations best describes you? | directly measured |
| nq18a110 | Do you have a temporary or permanent contract? | directly measured |
| nq18a111 | How would you describe the financial situation of your household? | directly measured |
| nq18a112 | How much does faith mean to your life? | directly measured |
| nq18a113 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
| nq18a114 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
| nq18a115 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
| nq18a116 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
| nq18a117 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
| nq18a118 | Starting date questionnaire | constructed |
| nq18a119 | Starting time questionnaire | constructed |
| nq18a120 | End date questionnaire | constructed |
| nq18a121 | End time questionnaire | constructed |
| nq18a122 | Duration in seconds | derived |
Questions
Questionnaire: Hope Barometer – Wave 1
The questionnaire was administered in Dutch
Browse Hope Barometer – Wave 1Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 2,277 (100.0%)Non-response: 654 (28.7%)
Response: 1,623 (71,3%)
Complete: 1,599 (70.2%)
Incomplete: 24 (1.1%)
Collection Events
Period
01-01-2018 to 21-01-2018
Sample
2,277 randomly selected panel members between 16 and 94 years old
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents