Occasionally or a moderate amount of .. time All the time I was bothered by things that usually don't bother me. About how much time you spent doing each of the following in the LAST 7 DAYS. All the time Most of the time Some of the time Some of the time None of the time.
If you currently consider yourself a regular smoker, how many do you think you will smoke on average per day? How available to you is the information you need in your daily life? To what extent do you think physical pain prevents you from doing what you need to do?
How often do you have negative feelings such as blue mood, despair, anxiety, depression? .. amount Extremely Little Very much. To what extent do you agree that each statement describes your current relationships with other people. How often in your daily life have any of the following happened to you?
I miss the joy of other people's company I think my circle of friends and acquaintances are too limited There are many people I can completely trust There are enough people I feel close to I miss having people around I often feel rejected I can call my friends when I need them.
Please select the person you have cared for the longest. Tell us about that person and their circumstances at the time of care
I have cared for a person with a long-term illness, disability or frailty who has passed away or moved into a nursing home or hospital within the last 12 months (c) I cared for a person with a long-term illness, disability or frailty more than 12 months ago but am not actively caring for them now (d) I have not cared for someone with a mild or long-term disability. I currently look after someone with a long-term illness, disability or frailty as part of my paid work. If you ticked A, B or C above, how many people with a long-term illness, disability or frailty did you regularly care for.
Tell us about that person and their circumstances at the time of concern. e) Is the person you care(d) for your: (Please tick ONE circle). Mother-in-law or father-in-law. f) Has the person you care for taken care of: (Please tick ONE circle). Lives in a nursing home or care facility. g) Does the person you care for have/had any of the following serious medical conditions or disabilities.
The following questions ask about childcare
In columns A, B, & C below please indicate as marked
Which of the following best describes
How many hours do you currently work in paid employment per week?
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements
Please answer the following questions about your job
The following statements refer to your current occupation. Please indicate the extent to which you disagree or agree with each statement
Please indicate how much you agree or disagree with the following statements
I have specific goals regarding the financial position I want in retirement. I would rather deal with any financial issues closer to retirement, rather than making financial provision now. If I were forced to retire at age 65, I would have enough money to handle retirement well. Members of my household can set aside or invest a sufficient portion of our income. would rather decide what to do with my time once I retire, rather than thinking about it now. There are many things I could do with my time if I were forced to retire today. I have many interests outside of work that I would like to pursue. I have thought a lot about my roles as a retired person within my family. I have specific goals regarding the future roles I would like to occupy, rather than preparing my future. I am beginning to separate myself from my work I am reducing or will soon reduce my working hours I think a lot about my long-term health I have specific goals for my long-term health I would rather deal with any health issues when they arise rather than prepare for them now I only eat food that will benefit my long-term health I avoid all unhealthy behaviors.
At what age do you think you will retire completely?
Do you expect your spouse/partner to retire at about the same time as you?
Forced by ill health Wanted to do other things Forced by disability or injury Not required to work.
If you consider yourself completely retired
If you have any concerns about answering these questions, please feel free to contact us:.
What are ALL the ways you PERSONALLY got income in the last 12 months?
What are ALL the ways your HOUSEHOLD got income in the last 12 months?
The next few questions refer to your estimated personal and household income and your current housing expenses. We want to know the range of incomes received by people in the study and how sufficient they are to cover essential costs; and. We want to know more about housing costs because it is one of the biggest expenses people pay.
We would really appreciate it if you would agree to answer the following few questions. Use either the amount before tax or after tax, and choose only one of the periods (eg weekly or yearly). Use either the before tax or after tax amount, and choose only one of the time periods (eg weekly before tax or after tax amount, and choose only one of the time periods (eg weekly or yearly).
Please indicate below how much your current housing costs are and how frequently you pay this amount
For the following questions, please indicate whether you have (or have access to) the item: (Tick one on each line).
For the following questions, please indicate whether or not you have (or have access to) the item: (Tick ONE circle on each line)
The following questions are about your material standard of living – the things that money can buy. Your material standard of living does NOT include your capacity to enjoy
Could you tell us the Government/Capital Valuation of your dwelling (including land), that is on your rates bill?
Overall, and not counting the value of your family home, what do you think these assets would be worth after subtracting mortgages owing, loans and unpaid bills?
The following questions are about your material standard of living - the things that money can buy.
How many people inside and beyond your household, excluding yourself, are dependent on you for their financial support?
At what age did you, or others on your behalf, start saving for your retirement?
Other than New Zealand Superannuation, please indicate what sources of financial support you and your partner (if applicable) currently have which will support you in
The next set of questions ask about things that might have effected your spending or things you have had to do to keep costs down. (Tick ONE circle on each line)
Here are some of the things that other people have said are important for enabling them to continue living in their own home as they grow older. Please rate how
Please answer the next set of questions about your feelings of safety
Someone else takes me Other reason (please specify): .. 65) What types of places do you have difficulty getting to: (Tick ALL that apply) N/A (I don't have problems).
When were you born?
Being near or with children Larger home Being near or with other relatives or friends Smaller home. Change of marital residence Easier maintenance of house and/or garden Health problems or being closer to health services Leisure activities.
Please indicate below which ethnic group or groups you belong to
Please indicate below which ethnic group you feel you identify with the most
Please answer the following questions about the ethnic group you said you most identify with
In which language(s) could you have a conversation covering everyday things?
In terms of your involvement with your whanau, would you say your whanau plays... (Please tick ONE circle). your life. Do you have a financial interest in the M ori land (ie as an owner, part/potential owner or beneficiary). f). There are no qualifications. Secondary school qualifications (eg school leaving certificate, university entry, NCEA) . Higher education certificate, diploma or professional degree University degree 78) Please tick as many circles as you need to show all the people living in the same area.
We would also like to know whether you participate in other recreational activities
These are questions about your participation in organisations and clubs. Please
The next three questions concern personal matters and they are important from a research point of view to understand people’s sense of happiness and experience. We
All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days?
If there are any comments you would like to make, on any of the issues discussed or on issues that. The NZLSA project is planned to help us understand how New Zealanders can have the best and most fulfilling lives. You are under no obligation to participate in future research (it is your choice).
If you would like to join the New Zealand Longitudinal Study of Aging, we would like some more contact information. On the next page, please name three people we can contact if we lose track of you during the survey (eg if you move and we don't know). This is optional (you don't have to do this), but it would help.
