In general, would you say your health is: (Mark one circle only.)

Overall, how would you rate your quality of life? (Mark one circle below.)

Does the place (home, apartment, assisted living facility) where you live have special services for older people (such as help with transportation, meals, medicines, or bathing)?

Are you currently receving any of these services?

In the past year, have you stayed in a nursing home?

Computed from Form 151, questions 7-16.  Source:  Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36).  Quality of life subscale on  physical functioning.  PHYSFUN ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel full of pep?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been a very nervous person?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt calm and peaceful?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you have a lot of energy?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt downhearted and blue?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel  wornout?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been happy?

These questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel tired?

Computed from Form 151B, questions 5-14. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on physical functioning. PHYSFUN ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.

In general, would you say your health is:

Compared to one year ago, how would you rate your health in general now?

Who lives with you? (Mark all that apply.) I live with my husband or partner

Who lives with you? (Mark all that apply.) I live with my children

Who lives with you? (Mark all that apply.) I live with my other relatives

Who lives with you? (Mark all that apply.) I live with friends

Who lives with you? (Mark all that apply.) Other

Does the place where you live have special services for older people (such as help with meals, medicines, bathing, or transportation)?

Now some questions about your social activities.  How often, if at all, do you do any of the following activities? (Mark one circle on each line.)  Eat out of the house

Now some questions about your social activities.  How often, if at all, do you do any of the following activities? (Mark one circle on each line.)  Go Shopping

Now some questions about your social activities.  How often, if at all, do you do any of the following activities? (Mark one circle on each line.)  Go to a cultural event such as a movie, concert, play, or lecture

Now some questions about your social activities.  How often, if at all, do you do any of the following activities? (Mark one circle on each line.)  Meet with family or friends who do not live with you

Now some questions about your social activities.  How often, if at all, do you do any of the following activities? (Mark one circle on each line.)  Communicate with family or friends by phone or email

Now some questions about your social activities. How often, if at all, do you do any of the following activities? (Mark one circle on each line.)  Go to church or other religious center

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it?  (Mark one circle on each line.)  Someone you can count on to listen to you when you need to talk

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to give you good advice about a problem

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to take you to the doctor if you need it

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to have a good time with

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to help you understand a problem when you need it

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to help with daily chores if you are sick

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to share your most private worries and fears

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to do something fun with

People sometimes look to to others for help, friendship, or other types of support. Next are some questions about the support that you have. How often is each of the following kinds of support available to you if you need it? (Mark one circle on each line.) Someone to love you and make you feel wanted

When growing older, we may rely on others more to help us with everyday care (meals or bathing or transportation, etc.).  How often in the past 4 weeks have you felt that people you rely on for everyday care have neglected your needs?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did your spouse or partner have a serious illness?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did a close friend or family member die or have a serious illness (other than your spouse or partner)?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have any major problems with money?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have a divorce or break-up with a spouse or partner?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did a family member or close friend have a divorce or break-up?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have a major conflict with children or grandchildren?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you have any major accidents, disasters, mugging, unwanted sexual experiences, robberies, or similar events?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did you or a family member or close friend lose their job or retire?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Were you physically abused by being hit, slapped, pushed, shoved, punched or threatened with a weapon by a family member or close friend?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Were you verbally abused by being made fun of, severely criticized, told you were a stupid or worthless person, or threatened with harm to yourself, your possessions, or your pets, by a family member or close friend?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did a pet die?

Below are some hard things that sometimes happen to people. Please try to think back over the past year to remember if any of these things happened. Mark the answer that seems best. Over the past year: Did your spouse or partner die?

If you anwered yes to "Did your spouse or partner die (over the past year)", please mark the answer that best describes how you feel right now about the person who died: I feel myself longing or yearning for my spouse or partner who died -- I miss them so much it's hard to care about anything else.

If you anwered yes to "Did your spouse or partner die (over the past year)", please mark the answer that best describes how you feel right now about the person who died: I think about this person so much that its hard for me to do the things I normally do.


During the past 4 weeks, how intensively did you suffer from the following: Generally uncomfortable with the temperature

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt: That you were unable to control the important things in your life

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt: Confident about your ability to handle your personal problems

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt: That things were going your way

In the past 4 weeks, how often have you felt: That difficulties were piling up so high that you could not overcome them

In general, I tend to bounce back quickly after hard times.

In general, it does not take me long to recover from a stressful event.

In general, I have a hard time making it through stressful events

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Feeling nervous, anxious, on edge, or worrying a lot about different things

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Feeling restless so that it is hard to sit still

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Getting tired very easily

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Muscle tension aches or soreness

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Trouble falling asleep or staying asleep

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Trouble concentrating on things, such as reading a book or watching TV

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Becoming easily annoyed or irritable

During the last 4 weeks, how often have you been bothered by any of the following problems? Having an anxiety attack - suddenly feeling fear or panic

During the past four weeks, how much bodily pain have you had?

During the past four weeks, how much did pain interfere with your normal work (both outside your home and at home)?

These questions ask about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You felt depressed (blue or down)

These questions ask about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. Your sleep was restless

These questions ask about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You enjoyed life

These questions ask about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You had crying spells

These questions ask about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You felt sad

These questions ask about your feelings during the past week. For each of the statements, please indicate the choice that tells how often you felt that way. You felt that people disliked you

In the past year, have you had 2 weeks or more during which you felt sad, blue, or depressed, or lost pleasure in things that you usually cared about or enjoyed?

Have you had 2 years or more in your life when you felt depressed or sad on most days, even if you felt okay sometimes?

Have you felt depressed or sad much of the time in the past year?

The following are about emotions you may have been feeling.  Please mark one circle for each line.  How true have the following been for you in this past week: I am not interested in activities that will expand my horizons.

The following are about emotions you may have been feeling. Please mark one circle for each line. How true have the following been for you in this past week: I think it is important to have new experiences that challenge how you think about yourself and the world.

The following are about emotions you may have been feeling. Please mark one circle for each line. How true have the following been for you in this past week: When I think about it, I haven't realy improved much as a person over the years.

The following are about emotions you may have been feeling. Please mark one circle for each line. How true have the following been for you in this past week: I have the sense that I have developed a lot as a person over time.

id	Variable	Description	Collected	File
idGENHEL	VariableIn general, health is	DescriptionIn general, would you say your health is: (Mark one circle only.)	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idLIFEQUAL	VariableRate quality of life	DescriptionOverall, how would you rate your quality of life? (Mark one circle below.)	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idSPECSERV	VariableSpecial services where living	DescriptionDoes the place (home, apartment, assisted living facility) where you live have special services for older people (such as help with transportation, meals, medicines, or bathing)?	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idRECVSERV	VariableReceiving special services where living	DescriptionAre you currently receving any of these services? ^*Sub-question of F151 V9 Q3 "Special services where living"	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idNURSHOME	VariableIn past year, stayed in a nursing home	DescriptionIn the past year, have you stayed in a nursing home?	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idPHYSFUN	VariablePhysical functioning construct	DescriptionComputed from Form 151, questions 7-16. Source: Rand 36-Item Health Survey (SF-36). Quality of life subscale on physical functioning. PHYSFUN ranges from 0 to 100 with a higher score indicating a more favorable health state.	CollectedExt1, Ext2	FileForm 151 - Activities of Daily Life
idLIFEQUAL	VariableRate quality of life	DescriptionOverall, how would you rate your quality of life? (Mark one circle below.)	CollectedExt2	FileForm 151A - Activities of Daily Life
idFULLPEP	VariableDid you feel full of pep	DescriptionThese questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Did you feel full of pep?	CollectedExt2	FileForm 151A - Activities of Daily Life
idNERVOUS	VariableHave you been a very nervous person	DescriptionThese questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you been a very nervous person?	CollectedExt2	FileForm 151A - Activities of Daily Life
idDWNDUMPS	VariableFelt down in the dumps	DescriptionThese questions ask about how you feel and how things have been during the past 4 weeks. Give one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. Have you felt so down in the dumps that nothing could cheer you up?	CollectedExt2	FileForm 151A - Activities of Daily Life

Variables related to Psychosocial