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
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

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Codebook in English
Codebook in Dutch

Data Files

English STATA file
English SPSS file
Note:

Variables

Variable name Variable Label Variable Type
nomem_encrNumber of the household member encryptedpreloaded
gg12a_mYear and month of the field work periodconstructed
gg12a001To what extent do you possess the following skills? Assessing future developmentsdirectly measured
gg12a002To what extent do you possess the following skills? Looking aheaddirectly measured
gg12a003To what extent do you possess the following skills? Recognizing signals that something might go wrongdirectly measured
gg12a004To what extent do you possess the following skills? Being open to other people\'s commentsdirectly measured
gg12a005To what extent do you possess the following skills? Envisioning my personal opportunities and chancesdirectly measured
gg12a006To what extent do you possess the following skills? Recognizing my personal limitationsdirectly measured
gg12a007To what extent do you possess the following skills? Assessing my environmentdirectly measured
gg12a008To what extent do you possess the following skills? Clearly indicating the things I want to accomplishdirectly measured
gg12a009To what extent do you possess the following skills? Translating my desires into plansdirectly measured
gg12a010To what extent do you possess the following skills? Making realistic plansdirectly measured
gg12a011To what extent do you possess the following skills? Asking other people for advicedirectly measured
gg12a012To what extent do you possess the following skills? Finding solutionsdirectly measured
gg12a013To what extent do you possess the following skills? Thinking of alternatives when a solution proves ineffectivedirectly measured
gg12a014To what extent do you possess the following skills? Actually seeing my plans throughdirectly measured
gg12a015To what extent do you possess the following skills? Perseveringdirectly measured
gg12a016To what extent do you possess the following skills? Seeking support when things get toughdirectly measured
gg12a017To what extent do you possess the following skills? Evaluating whether I accomplished the goal I wanted to reachdirectly measured
gg12a018To what extent do you possess the following skills? Considering the positive aspects of a setbackdirectly measured
gg12a019To what extent do you possess the following skills? Learning from setbacksdirectly measured
gg12a020To what extent do you possess the following skills? Appreciating when something goes rightdirectly measured
gg12a021To what extent do you possess the following skills? Rewarding myself when I have made progress in achieving my goaldirectly measured
gg12a022I can always manage to solve difficult problems if I try hard enough.directly measured
gg12a023If someone opposes me, I can find the means and ways to get what I want.directly measured
gg12a024It is easy for me to stick to my aims and accomplish my goals.directly measured
gg12a025I am confident that I could deal efficiently with unexpected events.directly measured
gg12a026Thanks to my resourcefulness, I know how to handle unforeseen situations.directly measured
gg12a027I can solve most problems if I invest the necessary effort.directly measured
gg12a028I can remain calm when facing difficulties because I can rely on my coping abilities.directly measured
gg12a029When I am confronted with a problem, I can usually find several solutions.directly measured
gg12a030If I am in trouble, I can usually think of a solution.directly measured
gg12a031I can usually handle whatever comes my way.directly measured
gg12a032I am goaloriented.directly measured
gg12a033I often set myself long term targets.directly measured
gg12a034I am good at resisting temptation.directly measured
gg12a035I have a hard time breaking bad habits.directly measured
gg12a036I am lazy.directly measured
gg12a037I say inappropriate things.directly measured
gg12a038I do certain things that are bad for me, if they are fun.directly measured
gg12a039I refuse things that are bad for me.directly measured
gg12a040I wish I had more self-discipline.directly measured
gg12a041People would say that I have iron self- discipline.directly measured
gg12a042Pleasure and fun sometimes keep me from getting work done.directly measured
gg12a043I have trouble concentrating.directly measured
gg12a044I am able to work effectively toward long-term goals.directly measured
gg12a045Sometimes I can’t stop myself from doing something, even if I know it is wrong.directly measured
gg12a046I often act without thinking through all the alternatives.directly measured
gg12a047Many opportunities await me in the future.directly measured
gg12a048I expect that I will set many new goals in the future.directly measured
gg12a049My future is filled with possibilities.directly measured
gg12a050Most of my life lies ahead of me.directly measured
gg12a051My future seems infinite to me.directly measured
gg12a052I could do anything I want in the future.directly measured
gg12a053There is plenty of time left in my life to make new plans.directly measured
gg12a054I have the sense that time is running out.directly measured
gg12a055There are only limited possibilities in my future.directly measured
gg12a056As I get older, I begin to experience time as limited.directly measured
gg12a057I want to live healthy the next month.directly measured
gg12a058I intend to live healthy the next month.directly measured
gg12a059I made plans to live healthy the next month.directly measured
gg12a060I want to live healthy, because someone in my surroundings wants this or because I get something in return from someone.directly measured
gg12a061I 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
gg12a062I 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
gg12a063I 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
gg12a064Was it difficult to answer the questions?directly measured
gg12a065Were the questions sufficiently clear?directly measured
gg12a066Did the questionnaire get you thinking about things?directly measured
gg12a067Was it an interesting subject?directly measured
gg12a068Did you enjoy answering the questions?directly measured
gg12a069Starting date questionnaireconstructed
gg12a070Starting time questionnaireconstructed
gg12a071End date questionnaireconstructed
gg12a072End time questionnaireconstructed
gg12a073Duration in secondsderived

Questions

Questionnaire: Proactive Coping and Health Behaviour - Part 1

The questionnaire was originally conducted in Dutch.

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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.