Table 2.
Descriptive Statistics for Criterion Variables
| Mean | SD | Range | Cronbach’s alpha | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LSI-Z | 17.8 | 5.4 | 4.0–26.0 | 0.77 |
| PIL | 108.5 | 17.3 | 74.0–140.0 | 0.89 |
| CES-D | 10.8 | 8.8 | 0.0–49.0 | 0.87 |
| EMAS | 48.1 | 6.6 | 17.0–60.0 | 0.89 |
| SWLS | 24.5 | 6.1 | 7.0–35.0 | 0.81 |
| SF-36v2-PF | 38.9 | 12.7 | 14.9–59.1 | 0.93 |
| SF-36v2-RP | 42.6 | 10.3 | 17.7–56.9 | 0.92 |
| SF-36v2-BP | 43.2 | 10.3 | 19.9–62.1 | 0.62 |
| SF-36v2-GH | 47.9 | 9.5 | 25.8–63.9 | 0.75 |
| SF-36v2-VT | 51.6 | 8.9 | 20.9–67.7 | 0.78 |
| SF-36v2-SF | 47.1 | 11.1 | 13.2–56.9 | 0.83 |
| SF-36v2-RE | 44.0 | 11.3 | 9.2–55.9 | 0.88 |
| SF-36v2-MH | 50.8 | 10.0 | 19.0–64.1 | 0.86 |
Note: LSI-Z = Life Satisfaction Index-Z, PIL = Purpose-in-Life test, CES-D = Centers for Epidemiological Studies Depression Scale, EMAS = Engagement in Meaningful Activities Survey, SWLS = Satisfaction with Life Scale, SF-36v2 Health Survey subtests: PF = physical function, RP = role physical, BP = bodily pain, GH = general health, VT = vitality, SF = social functioning, RE = role emotional, MH = mental health.