Proactive Coping and Health Behaviour > Part 1
Single Wave Study
General Information
Title
Part 1
Project Number
75.1
Abstract
In February 2012, the LISS panel completed a questionnaire in which several personality characteristics were measured: the UPCC (Utrecht Proactive Coping Competence scale), self-efficacy, goal orientations, self-control, future time perspective, preventive coping, and motivation and intention regarding a health life.
Longitudinal Type
Single Wave Study
Begin date
06-02-2012
End date
28-02-2012
Topics
Researcher
Maas, J., De Ridder, D.T.D., De Vet, E.
Publisher
CentERdata
Copyright
© 2012 CentERdata
Funding Organization
CentERdata/MESS Project
DOI
https://doi.org/10.17026/dans-xqv-c6tp
Datasets and documentation
View Documentation
Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch
Data Files
Variables
Variable name | Variable Label | Variable Type |
---|---|---|
nomem_encr | Number of the household member encrypted | preloaded |
gg12a_m | Year and month of the field work period | constructed |
gg12a001 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Assessing future developments | directly measured |
gg12a002 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Looking ahead | directly measured |
gg12a003 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Recognizing signals that something might go wrong | directly measured |
gg12a004 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Being open to other people\'s comments | directly measured |
gg12a005 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Envisioning my personal opportunities and chances | directly measured |
gg12a006 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Recognizing my personal limitations | directly measured |
gg12a007 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Assessing my environment | directly measured |
gg12a008 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Clearly indicating the things I want to accomplish | directly measured |
gg12a009 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Translating my desires into plans | directly measured |
gg12a010 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Making realistic plans | directly measured |
gg12a011 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Asking other people for advice | directly measured |
gg12a012 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Finding solutions | directly measured |
gg12a013 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Thinking of alternatives when a solution proves ineffective | directly measured |
gg12a014 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Actually seeing my plans through | directly measured |
gg12a015 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Persevering | directly measured |
gg12a016 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Seeking support when things get tough | directly measured |
gg12a017 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Evaluating whether I accomplished the goal I wanted to reach | directly measured |
gg12a018 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Considering the positive aspects of a setback | directly measured |
gg12a019 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Learning from setbacks | directly measured |
gg12a020 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Appreciating when something goes right | directly measured |
gg12a021 | To what extent do you possess the following skills? Rewarding myself when I have made progress in achieving my goal | directly measured |
gg12a022 | I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough. | directly measured |
gg12a023 | If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want. | directly measured |
gg12a024 | It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals. | directly measured |
gg12a025 | I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events. | directly measured |
gg12a026 | Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations. | directly measured |
gg12a027 | I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort. | directly measured |
gg12a028 | I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities. | directly measured |
gg12a029 | When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions. | directly measured |
gg12a030 | If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution. | directly measured |
gg12a031 | I can usually handle whatever comes my way. | directly measured |
gg12a032 | I am goaloriented. | directly measured |
gg12a033 | I often set myself long term targets. | directly measured |
gg12a034 | I am good at resisting temptation. | directly measured |
gg12a035 | I have a hard time breaking bad habits. | directly measured |
gg12a036 | I am lazy. | directly measured |
gg12a037 | I say inappropriate things. | directly measured |
gg12a038 | I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun. | directly measured |
gg12a039 | I refuse things that are bad for me. | directly measured |
gg12a040 | I wish I had more self-discipline. | directly measured |
gg12a041 | People would say that I have iron self- discipline. | directly measured |
gg12a042 | Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done. | directly measured |
gg12a043 | I have trouble concentrating. | directly measured |
gg12a044 | I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals. | directly measured |
gg12a045 | Sometimes I can’t stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong. | directly measured |
gg12a046 | I often act without thinking through all the alternatives. | directly measured |
gg12a047 | Many opportunities await me in the future. | directly measured |
gg12a048 | I expect that I will set many new goals in the future. | directly measured |
gg12a049 | My future is filled with possibilities. | directly measured |
gg12a050 | Most of my life lies ahead of me. | directly measured |
gg12a051 | My future seems infinite to me. | directly measured |
gg12a052 | I could do anything I want in the future. | directly measured |
gg12a053 | There is plenty of time left in my life to make new plans. | directly measured |
gg12a054 | I have the sense that time is running out. | directly measured |
gg12a055 | There are only limited possibilities in my future. | directly measured |
gg12a056 | As I get older, I begin to experience time as limited. | directly measured |
gg12a057 | I want to live healthy the next month. | directly measured |
gg12a058 | I intend to live healthy the next month. | directly measured |
gg12a059 | I made plans to live healthy the next month. | directly measured |
gg12a060 | I want to live healthy, because someone in my surroundings wants this or because I get something in return from someone. | directly measured |
gg12a061 | I want to live healthy, because I would feel ashamed, guilty or anxious if I didn\'t, or because I feel one ought to strive for this. | directly measured |
gg12a062 | I want to live healthy, because I really believe that it is an important goal to have, or because I endorse it feely and value it wholeheartedly. | directly measured |
gg12a063 | I want to live healthy, because it is a pleasant goal to strive for, or because I am mainly just interested in a healthy lifestyle. | directly measured |
gg12a064 | Was it difficult to answer the questions? | directly measured |
gg12a065 | Were the questions sufficiently clear? | directly measured |
gg12a066 | Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things? | directly measured |
gg12a067 | Was it an interesting subject? | directly measured |
gg12a068 | Did you enjoy answering the questions? | directly measured |
gg12a069 | Starting date questionnaire | constructed |
gg12a070 | Starting time questionnaire | constructed |
gg12a071 | End date questionnaire | constructed |
gg12a072 | End time questionnaire | constructed |
gg12a073 | Duration in seconds | derived |
Questions
Questionnaire: Proactive Coping and Health Behaviour - Part 1
The questionnaire was originally conducted in Dutch.
In the questionnaire it was not possible to go back to the previous
screen
Response Information
Response Overview
Selected number of household members: 4,256 (100%)Non-response: 1,117 (26.2%)
Response: 3,139 (73.8%)
Complete: 3,126 (73.4%)
Incomplete: 13 (0.3%)
Collection Events
Period
06-02-2012 to 28-02-2012
Sample
Random selection of 4,256 panel members of 18 years or older to maintain netto 2000 respondents who participated in both parts.
Collection Mode
internet survey
Fieldwork Note
A reminder was sent twice to non-respondent.