Target Population: Women
FLOURISHING SCALE (©Copyright by Ed Diener and Robert Biswas-Diener, January 2009)
* The paper should be double–spaced with a 12–point font in Times New Roman and one–inch margins.
* APA format is required
* Epidemiological data can only be for the background and/or discussion sections of the Final
Paper but try to provide data from within the past 5 years.
Abstract: Briefly describe the study up to 300 words. Make sure to include a statement about
the purpose, methods, results, and conclusion.
II. Background/Introduction: Describe the topic/issue being measured and the target
population. This section should briefly identify the characteristics of persons/communities who
are affected by the problem. It should also include epidemiological data about the magnitude of
the issue and population (recent data, if available). Be sure to include APA in–text citations. Last
few sentences usually introduce the study and its objective.
Methods: In this section, you will describe your project and how it was conducted.
a) Sampling: Describe the recruitment process of the sample from the target population.
What type of sampling design was conducted (why was this sampling design chosen)?
What are the strengths and limitations of the sampling used? Be sure to address if it
involved probability or nonprobability, and if the results can be generalized to the target
population. Discuss the challenges of having a small sample size.
b)Conceptualization and operationalization of variables. What are the main variables of
interest and their associated attributes/values in the study? How are these variables
operationalized? Indicate the levels of measurement of the main variables.
These are the Flourshing scale and the questions that we ask when collecting survy
Below are 8 statements with which you may agree or disagree. Using the 1–7 scale below,
indicate your agreement with each item by indicating that response for each statement.
____ I lead a purposeful and meaningful life
____ My social relationships are supportive and rewarding
____ I am engaged and interested in my daily activities
____ I actively contribute to the happiness and well-being of others
____ I am competent and capable in the activities that are important to me
____ I am a good person and live a good life
____ I am optimistic about my future
____ People respect me
Directions: Please read carefully and complete all 10 questions below. Pick only one answer per question unless otherwise specified
1. What is your age?
__18-25 years
__26-35 years
__36-45 years
__46-55 years
__56+ years
2. What is your relationship status (select all that apply)
__Single
__Married or in a domestic partnership
__Separated
__Divorced
__Widowed
__Other (specify) _________________
3. Do you have children?
__Yes (if yes, continue to 3a)
__No (if no, continue to 4)
3a. How many children under the age of 18 are living in your household?
________________ (specify)
4. What is your highest level of education?
__Less than high school
__High school graduate or GED
__Some college, no degree
__Technical degree
__Associate degree
__Bachelor’s degree
__Master’s degree
__Doctorate degree
5. Are you currently employed?
__Yes (if yes, continue to 5a)
__No (if no, continue to 6)
5a. What is your employment status?
__Full-time employed
__Part-time employed
__Other (specify) _________
6. Which of these describes the personal income reported on your last income tax?
__$0
__$1 – $9,999
__$10,000 – $24,999
__$25,000 – $49,999
__$50,000 – $74,999
__$75,000 – $99,999
__$100,000+
7. What type of housing do you live in?
__Own
__Rent
__Homeless
__Other (specify) _____________________
8. How would you describe your physical health?
__Excellent
__Very good
__Good
__Fair
__Poor
9. What is your ethnicity?
__Hispanic
__Non-Hispanic
10. What is your race? (Choose all that apply)
__White
__Black or African American
__Asian American
__American Indian or Alaska Native
__Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
__Other (specify)____________________
11. During the last 12 months, did your alcohol consumption increase?
__I do not drink Alcohol
__No, my Alcohol consumption did not increase
__Yes, I did drink more frequently
12. During the last 12 months, did you have to work remotely?
__Yes
__No
13. During the last 12 months, did you have to attend school online?
__Yes
__No
14. During the last 12 months, were you worried about financial issues?
__Yes
__No
__Sometimes
__Other (Specify)___________________
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