Positive schema questionnaire
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
Positive schema questionnaire
Project Number
382
Abstract
Two questionnaires (YPSQ-NL and YSQ-S3-NL) are presented to a representative group of Dutch people. Two screening questions about psychological disorders are presented in advance.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
07-03-2022
End date
29-03-2022
Topics
Researcher
Machteld Ouwens (Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care (GGZ Breburg))
Publisher
Centerdata
Copyright
© 2025 Centerdata
DOI
https://doi.org/10.57990/62aq-w723
Funding Organization
ODISSEI; OCW (Domeinplan SSH); Dutch Association of Mental Health and Addiction Care (GGZ Breburg)
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
English SPSS file
English STATA file
English CSV file
Variables
| Variable name | Variable Label |
|---|---|
| nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted |
| vs22a_m | Year and month of the field work period |
| vs22a001 | Do you currently have severe depression, mania, an addiction to alcohol, medication or drugs, a psychotic disorder or severe memory problems? |
| vs22a002 | Have you ever been diagnosed with autism spectrum disorder, autism, or Asperger's syndrome? |
| vs22a003 | I haven’t had someone to nurture me, share him/herself with me, or care deeply about everything that happens to me. |
| vs22a004 | I find myself clinging to people I’m close to because I’m afraid they’ll leave me. |
| vs22a005 | I feel that people will take advantage of me. |
| vs22a006 | I don’t fit in. |
| vs22a007 | No man/woman I desire could love me once he or she saw my defects or flaws. |
| vs22a008 | Almost nothing I do at work (or school) is as good as other people can do. |
| vs22a009 | I do not feel capable of getting by on my own in everyday life. |
| vs22a010 | I can’t seem to escape the feeling that something bad is about to happen. |
| vs22a011 | I have not been able to separate myself from my parent(s) the way other people my age seem to. |
| vs22a012 | I think that if I do what I want, I’m only asking for trouble. |
| vs22a013 | I’m the one who usually ends up taking care of the people I’m close to. |
| vs22a014 | I am too self-conscious to show positive feelings to others (e.g., affection, showing I care). |
| vs22a015 | I must be the best at most of what I do; I can’t accept second best. |
| vs22a016 | I have a lot of trouble accepting “no” for an answer when I want something from other people. |
| vs22a017 | I can’t seem to discipline myself to complete most routine or boring tasks. |
| vs22a018 | Having money and knowing important people make me feel worthwhile. |
| vs22a019 | Even when things seem to be going well, I feel that it is only temporary. |
| vs22a020 | If I make a mistake, I deserve to be punished. |
| vs22a021 | I don’t have people to give me warmth, holding, and affection. |
| vs22a022 | I need other people so much that I worry about losing them. |
| vs22a023 | I feel that I cannot let my guard down in the presence of other people, or else they will intentionally hurt me. |
| vs22a024 | I’m fundamentally different from other people. |
| vs22a025 | No one I desire would want to stay close to me if he or she knew the real me. |
| vs22a026 | I’m incompetent when it comes to achievement. |
| vs22a027 | I think of myself as a dependent person when it comes to everyday functioning. |
| vs22a028 | I feel that a disaster (natural, criminal, financial, or medical) could strike at any moment. |
| vs22a029 | My parent(s) and I tend to be over-involved in each other’s lives and problems. |
| vs22a030 | I feel as if I have no choice but to give in to other people’s wishes, or else they will retaliate, get angry, or reject me in some way. |
| vs22a031 | I am a good person because I think of others more than myself. |
| vs22a032 | I find it embarrassing to express my feelings to others. |
| vs22a033 | I try to do my best; I can’t settle for “good enough.” |
| vs22a034 | I’m special and shouldn’t have to accept many of the restrictions or limitations placed on other people. |
| vs22a035 | If I can’t reach a goal, I become easily frustrated and give up. |
| vs22a036 | Accomplishments are most valuable to me if other people notice them. |
| vs22a037 | If something good happens, I worry that something bad is likely to follow. |
| vs22a038 | If I don't try my hardest, I should expect to lose out. |
| vs22a039 | I haven’t felt that I am special to someone. |
| vs22a040 | I worry that people I feel close to will leave me or abandon me. |
| vs22a041 | It is only a matter of time before someone betrays me. |
| vs22a042 | I don’t belong; I’m a loner. |
| vs22a043 | I’m unworthy of the love, attention, and respect of others. |
| vs22a044 | Most other people are more capable than I am in areas of work and achievement. |
| vs22a045 | I lack common sense. |
| vs22a046 | I worry about being physically attacked by people. |
| vs22a047 | It is very difficult for my parent(s) and me to keep intimate details from each other without feeling betrayed or guilty. |
| vs22a048 | In relationships, I usually let the other person have the upper hand. |
| vs22a049 | I’m so busy doing things for the people that I care about that I have little time for myself. |
| vs22a050 | I find it hard to be free-spirited and spontaneous around other people. |
| vs22a051 | I must meet all my responsibilities. |
| vs22a052 | I hate to be constrained or kept from doing what I want. |
| vs22a053 | I have a very difficult time sacrificing immediate gratification or pleasure to achieve a long-range goal. |
| vs22a054 | Unless I get a lot of attention from others, I feel less important. |
| vs22a055 | You can’t be too careful; something will almost always go wrong. |
| vs22a056 | If I don’t do the job right, I should suffer the consequences. |
| vs22a057 | I have not had someone who really listens to me, understands me, or is tuned into my true needs and feelings. |
| vs22a058 | When someone I care for seems to be pulling away or withdrawing from me, I feel desperate. |
| vs22a059 | I am quite suspicious of other people’s motives. |
| vs22a060 | I feel alienated or cut off from other people. |
| vs22a061 | I feel that I’m not lovable. |
| vs22a062 | I’m not as talented as most people are at their work. |
| vs22a063 | My judgment cannot be counted on in everyday situations. |
| vs22a064 | I worry that I’ll lose all my money and become destitute or very poor. |
| vs22a065 | I often feel as if my parent(s) are living through me – that I don’t have a life of my own. |
| vs22a066 | I’ve always let others make choices for me, so I really don’t know what I want for myself. |
| vs22a067 | I’ve always been the one who listens to everyone else’s problems. |
| vs22a068 | I control myself so much that many people think I am unemotional or unfeeling. |
| vs22a069 | I feel that there is constant pressure for me to achieve and get things done. |
| vs22a070 | I feel that I shouldn’t have to follow the normal rules or conventions that other people do. |
| vs22a071 | I can’t force myself to do things I don’t enjoy, even when I know it’s for my own good. |
| vs22a072 | If I make remarks at a meeting, or am introduced in a social situation, it’s important for me to get recognition and admiration. |
| vs22a073 | No matter how hard I work, I worry that I could be wiped out financially and lose almost everything. |
| vs22a074 | It doesn’t matter why I make a mistake. When I do something wrong, I should pay the consequences. |
| vs22a075 | I haven’t had a strong or wise person to give me sound advice or direction when I’m not sure what to do. |
| vs22a076 | Sometimes I am so worried about people leaving me that I drive them away. |
| vs22a077 | I’m usually on the lookout for people’s ulterior or hidden motives. |
| vs22a078 | I always feel on the outside of groups. |
| vs22a079 | I am too unacceptable in very basic ways to reveal myself to other people or to let them get to know me well. |
| vs22a080 | I’m not as intelligent as most people when it comes to work (or school). |
| vs22a081 | I don’t feel confident about my ability to solve everyday problems that come up. |
| vs22a082 | I worry that I’m developing a serious illness, even though nothing serious has been diagnosed by a doctor. |
| vs22a083 | I often feel I do not have a separate identity from my parent(s) or partner. |
| vs22a084 | I have a lot of trouble demanding that my rights be respected and that my feelings be taken into account. |
| vs22a085 | Other people see me as doing too much for others and not enough for myself. |
| vs22a086 | People see me as uptight emotionally. |
| vs22a087 | I can’t let myself off the hook easily or make excuses for my mistakes. |
| vs22a088 | I feel that what I have to offer is of greater value than the contributions of others. |
| vs22a089 | I have rarely been able to stick to my resolutions. |
| vs22a090 | Lots of praise and compliments make me feel like a worthwhile person. |
| vs22a091 | I worry that a wrong decision could lead to disaster. |
| vs22a092 | I’m a bad person who deserves to be punished. |
| vs22a093 | I like to do well but don’t have to be the best. |
| vs22a094 | I don’t cling to the people I’m close to because I’m confident that they won’t leave me. |
| vs22a095 | I usually fit in with others. |
| vs22a096 | I’m confident that there is a man/woman I desire who would continue to love me, even if he/she saw my weaknesses. |
| vs22a097 | When it comes to work (or school), I usually do as well as, or better than, other people. |
| vs22a098 | I feel capable of getting by on my own in everyday life. |
| vs22a099 | I usually feel that I’m not in any danger and that things will be OK. |
| vs22a100 | I have been able to separate from my parent(s) and become an independent person, as much as most other people my age. |
| vs22a101 | I’m usually comfortable showing my positive feelings to others (e.g., physical affection, telling people I care about them) when I want to. |
| vs22a102 | I’m usually realistic when it comes to expectations for myself; I don’t have to be among the best to be satisfied with what I’ve done. |
| vs22a103 | I’m usually able to discipline myself to complete routine or boring tasks. |
| vs22a104 | If I make a mistake, I can usually forgive myself; I don’t feel that I deserve to be punished. |
| vs22a105 | I am usually OK with not getting my way in a group decision. |
| vs22a106 | I value my own accomplishments even when other people don’t notice them. |
| vs22a107 | When it comes to achievement, I consider myself a competent person. |
| vs22a108 | There’s no need to worry all the time; things generally work out pretty well. |
| vs22a109 | Even when I fail at something, I don’t feel that I should be made to suffer for it. |
| vs22a110 | If I can’t reach a goal, I’m usually persistent and don’t easily give up. |
| vs22a111 | I don’t have to be perfect; I can usually accept “good enough”. |
| vs22a112 | I respect others wishes even when they are different from mine. |
| vs22a113 | I am more focused on doing what matters most than getting people to think well of me. |
| vs22a114 | I’m usually able to sacrifice immediate gratification or pleasure in order to achieve a long-range goal. |
| vs22a115 | I’m usually comfortable expressing my feelings to others when I want to. |
| vs22a116 | I have been able to establish a life of my own, and am not overly involved with my parent(s) and their problems. |
| vs22a117 | For much of my life, I have felt that I am special to someone. |
| vs22a118 | I don’t need a lot of praise or compliments from others to feel that I’m a worthwhile person. |
| vs22a119 | I’m usually relaxed about making decisions; I don’t worry that something terrible will happen if I’m wrong. |
| vs22a120 | I feel confident that the people I’m close to won’t leave or abandon me. |
| vs22a121 | I generally feel safe and secure – that nothing bad is going to happen to me (such as serious financial problems, illnesses, strangers hurting me, or catastrophic events). |
| vs22a122 | For the most part, I have had someone who really listens to me, understands me, or is tuned into my true needs and feelings. |
| vs22a123 | I usually stick to my resolutions. |
| vs22a124 | When I have to go along with what others decide and can’t do what I want, I can accept it without continuing to try to get my way. |
| vs22a125 | I trust that people won’t leave me, so I don’t act needy and drive them away. |
| vs22a126 | I feel confident that I will have enough money to get by in the future and don’t worry about losing everything. |
| vs22a127 | I am as capable as most other people in areas of work and achievement. |
| vs22a128 | I don’t feel that my parent(s) are trying to live through me – they let me have a life of my own. |
| vs22a129 | I am confident that most people I know will be loyal and not betray me. |
| vs22a130 | I usually feel included in groups. |
| vs22a131 | When I make mistakes, I usually go easy on myself and try to give myself the benefit of the doubt. |
| vs22a132 | When it comes to showing my emotions, the people I care about see me as capable of being expressive and spontaneous. |
| vs22a133 | I think of myself as an independent, self-reliant person, when it comes to everyday functioning. |
| vs22a134 | I can be a good person and, at the same time, consider my own needs to be as important as those of others. |
| vs22a135 | I’m as intelligent as most people when it comes to work (or school). |
| vs22a136 | I generally feel as accepted by others as I want to be when I am around other people. |
| vs22a137 | I feel confident about my ability to solve most everyday problems that come up. |
| vs22a138 | The people who matter to me see me as capable of being open and comfortable showing my emotions. |
| vs22a139 | I feel as included in groups as I want to be. |
| vs22a140 | I’m as talented as most people are at their work. |
| vs22a141 | I feel as connected as I want to be with other people. |
| vs22a142 | In general, people have been there to give me warmth, holding, and affection. |
| vs22a143 | When I ask someone for something and the answer is “no,” I’m usually comfortable accepting it without pushing to get my own way. |
| vs22a144 | I work hard and also leave time for relaxation and fun. |
| vs22a145 | I have realistic expectations of myself and usually feel OK about how I am doing. |
| vs22a146 | What I think of myself matters more to me than what others think of me. |
| vs22a147 | I know I can depend on the people closest to me to always be there for me. |
| vs22a148 | While I enjoy doing things for the people I care about, I make sure I have time for myself too. |
| vs22a149 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? |
| vs22a150 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? |
| vs22a151 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? |
| vs22a152 | Was it an interesting subject? |
| vs22a153 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? |
| vs22a154 | Starting date questionnaire |
| vs22a155 | Starting time questionnaire |
| vs22a156 | End date questionnaire |
| vs22a157 | End time questionnaire |
| vs22a158 | Duration in seconds |
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 862 (100.0%)Non-response: 175 (20.3%)
Response: 687 (79.7%)
Complete: 650 (75.4%)
Incomplete: 37 (4.3%)
Collection Events
Period
07-03-2022 to 29-03-2022
Sample
A random sample of panel members aged 18 years or older who completed the core questionnaire Personality (2021).
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondents.