Life Changes

Question 1

What is the social readjustment rating scale (SRRS) devised by Holmes and Rahe

Answer 1

Rating scale, with major life events listed, you circle ones that apply to you(e.g death of spouse, getting fired) and get a current stress score.

Question 2

Aim of Rahe (1970) life events& Health amongst Navy officers

Answer 2

To investigate the relationship between life events and health in relation to Navy soldiers.

Question 3

Procedure of Rahe (1970) Life events& health amongst Navy officers

Answer 3

Studied US Navy personnel. Participants completed a version of scale called schedule of recent experiences. This covered 6 months before their deployment. Once on board, every illness had to be reported.

Question 4

Findings of Rahe (1970) Life events& health amongst Navy Navy officers

Answer 4

Found significant Positive correlation, between LCU scores( stress) for six months before departure and the scores for illness aboard ship. Those who had stressful life events 6 months before boarding were more likely to become ill.