Table 1 Reflective and formative variables
Theoretical concept | Indicator variables | Measurement scale | Dataset |
|---|---|---|---|
Reflective variables | |||
Assertiveness | Feeling determined during past 30Â days | 5 point scale | ELSA W6 |
Describes self as outgoing | 4 point scale | ELSA W6 | |
Feeling proud during past 30Â days | 5 point scale | ELSA W6 | |
Self-esteem | Reporting life to be close to ideal | 7 point scale | ELSA W6 |
Reporting conditions in life to be excellent | 7 point scale | ELSA W6 | |
Reporting satisfaction with life | 7 point scale | ELSA W6 | |
Reporting no regrets in life | 7 point scale | ELSA W6 | |
Reporting that he/she has got the important things in life | 7 point scale | ELSA W6 | |
Health care experience | Proportion of people who were not overheard in the surgery, or were, but did not mind | Percent | GPPS |
Proportion of people who reported time given by GP was good or very good | Percent | GPPS | |
Proportion of people who reported explanation given by GP was good or very good | Percent | GPPS | |
Proportion of people who reported the GP involved them in decisions as good or very good | Percent | GPPS | |
Formative variable | |||
Transport | How often individual gets lift from friends or family not living with them | 6 point scale | ELSA W6 |
Road travel time from home to GP practice | Continuous | ELSA W6 | |
How often public transport is used | 6 point scale | ELSA W6 | |