Researchers have devoted decades to understanding what leads some people to be healthier than others. However, most people have only studied disease and disorder and failed to also address strengths and wellbeing. In this study, we want to look at what is going wrong and what is going right in different people from around the world. We want to capture the entire picture of what it means to be healthy and most importantly, track people to understand how they change over time. This is the first study of its kind to look in depth at people's wellbeing from around the world. If you chose to participate, you’ll be helping us to answer some of the most tantalising questions that our society faces today!
The study began in March 2009, is open to the general population, has sixteen assessment points in total each three months apart, and ends in March 2013 (March 2012 is the last date of entry into the study). Participants are required to complete five consecutive assessments (i.e., over one year).
You can join the study in March, June, September or December, of 2009, 2010, 2011, and on March 2012.
The study began in March 2009, is open to the general population, has sixteen assessment points in total each three months apart, and ends in March 2013 (March 2012 is the last date of entry into the study). Participants are required to complete five consecutive assessments (i.e., over one year).
You can join the study in March, June, September or December, of 2009, 2010, 2011, and on March 2012.
- To participate, you need to be 16 years of age or older and fill out this same study in every third month for a year - five times in total.
- The survey takes around 30 minutes to complete (making your total commitment just over 2 hours or so over the year). This survey is only open to those who commit to undertake all five identical surveys.
- After you have completed the five assessments, you will receive an e-mail summary report of your scores. This report will further explain the questions we asked, provide more detail about the study, and also show you how your answers compare to those of others who answered the survey.
- All survey respondents who complete the five assessments will go into the draw to win one of ten $100 amazon.com vouchers! There will also be a draw for one $100 amazon.com voucher at each assessment point. The draws will be made by a constable from the Wellington central police station, New Zealand.
- All survey respondents will be offered an option to opt-in to free wellbeing orientated courses after they have completed the first three assessments.
- The study is voluntary, and you are free to withdraw at any stage before your data is collated at the end of your assessment. The results of this research will be published - but only in a form that ensures you cannot be identified, assuring strict confidentiality (you do not need to provide your name).