Exercise & Happiness

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Beck Depression Inventory

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a 21-item scale measuring symptoms related to different components of depression such as cognitive, behavioral, affective, and somatic elements. (raw scores of each individual)

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Anger

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This variable was assessed with the State-Trait Anger Scale, rating how a person generally feels when they are angry or furious. 3 Types: anger-in (suppression), anger-out (outwardly expressed anger), anger control (control over ones anger)

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Cynical Distrust Scale

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Measures the degree to which people feel distrustful toward other people; also referred to as hostility

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Perceived Stress

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Inquiring about experience of stress over the past 30 days, higher score indicates a higher stress level.

Scale= Almost unbearable to none at all

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Perceived Health and Perceived Fitness

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Respondents rate their health/fitness status from 1-5, one being very poor and five being very good

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Locus of Control-Self

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Measures individuals belief in his/her own responsibility for personal health, higher scores indicating a stronger belief in internal control of the persons own health. Personal Control of health is considered to promote health.

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Sense of Coherence

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Measures the extent to which an person has a pervasive and enduring, yet dynamic, feeling of confidence that life in general is manageable and meaningful

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Social Integration

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Measures feelings of integration in collectives, such as one's own family and community. Higher scores equate to higher levels of involvement.