Precision Aging Network – Scored Surveys Data Dictionary

Scored Surveys

HML_Scored_Surveys

Fields: 23
hml_id

Description: HML ID


anxiety_frequency

Description: Sum of anxiety symptom frequency on a 0 – 170 scale. Sum of frequency (even numbers) from Anxiety survey.


anxiety_intensity

Description: Sum of anxiety symptom intensity on a 0 – 170 scale. Sum of intensity (odd numbers) from Anxiety survey.


anxiety_total

Description: Sum of anxiety symptoms on a 0 – 340 scale; higher scores indicate greater frequency and duration of anxiety symptoms. Sum of all items from Anxiety survey.


loneliness_total

Description: From Social Support survey. Sum of all 3 questions.


MSPSS_family

Description: Social Support Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Subscales calculated by taking the average of four items: family (106, 107, 1011, 1014) from Social Support survey


MSPSS_friends

Description: Social Support Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Subscales calculated by taking the average of four items: friends (109, 1010, 1012, 1015) from Social Support survey


MSPSS_so

Description: Social Support Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Subscales calculated by taking the average of four items: significant other (104, 105, 108, 1013) from Social Support survey


MSPSS_total

Description: Social Support Multidimensional Scale of Perceived Social Support. Sum of all 12 questions from Social Support survey.


nr_of_stressful_events

Description: From Social Stressor survey. The number of stressful events experienced in the last year, not considering the intensity of the experienced stress. Sum of all 12 events. 0-12 scale.


qpar_heavy_dose

Description: Sum of all activity doses within heavy activity levels from QPAR survey. Max heavy dose: 54 (27 before 03/22/2025)


qpar_mild_dose

Description: Sum of all activity doses within mild activity levels from QPAR survey. Max Mild dose: 45.


qpar_moderate_dose

Description: Sum of all activity doses within moderate activity levels from QPAR survey. Max Moderate dose: 54 (36 before 03/22/2025)


qpar_total

Description: Sum of all doses of activity on a 0 – 153 scale (0 – 108 scale before 03/22/25) 0 = lowest activity level, 153 = highest activity level. From QPAR survey: Multiply intensity (1-3), frequency (0-3), and duration (0-3) per item, sum up all doses for original scoring.


sleep_initiation

Description: Frequency of trouble falling asleep on a 1-6 scale, higher scores indicate fewer troubles. From Sleep survey: Initiation = 1026

Note:
Hays, R. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1992). 14. Sleep Measures. In: Measuring functioning and well‐being: The Medical Outcomes Study approach.

sleep_maintenance

Description: Ability to maintain sleep on a 2-12 scale, higher scores indicate better sleep maintenance. From Sleep survey: Maintenance = 1023 + 1027.

Note:
Hays, R. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1992). 14. Sleep Measures. In: Measuring functioning and well‐being: The Medical Outcomes Study approach.

sleep_perceived_adequacy

Description: Perceived adequacy of the sleep on a 2-12 scale, higher scores indicate less perceived adequacy of sleep. From Sleep survey: Perceived adequacy = 1024 + 1031

Note:
Hays, R. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1992). 14. Sleep Measures. In: Measuring functioning and well‐being: The Medical Outcomes Study approach.

sleep_quantity

Description: Average sleep duration. From Sleep survey: Quantity = sleep_v1022

Note:
Hays, R. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1992). 14. Sleep Measures. In: Measuring functioning and well‐being: The Medical Outcomes Study approach.

sleep_respiratory_problems

Description: Frequency of respiratory problems during sleep on a 2-12 scale, higher scores indicate fewer problems. From Sleep survey: Respiratory problems= 1025+ 1029

Note:
Hays, R. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1992). 14. Sleep Measures. In: Measuring functioning and well‐being: The Medical Outcomes Study approach.

sleep_somnolence

Description: Frequency of somnolence experiences (excessive daytime sleepiness) on a 3- 36 scale, higher scores indicate fewer somnolence symptoms. From Sleep survey: Somnolence = 1028 + 1030 + 1032

Note:
Hays, R. D., & Stewart, A. L. (1992). 14. Sleep Measures. In: Measuring functioning and well‐being: The Medical Outcomes Study approach.

socstress_total

Description: From Social Stressor survey. Level of stressful life events and stress experienced on a 0-36 scale. Sum of all 12 event stress levels.


stress_total

Description: From Perceived Stress survey. Sum of all 10 items after reverse scoring items 104, 105, 107, & 108.


swls_total

Description: Sum of life satisfaction on a 5-35 scale. 20 is “neutral” on the scale, while scores above 20 mean more satisfied with life, and below 20 meaning less satisfied. Sum of all 5 items from SWLS survey.