Table 3 GSOEP SF–12™ indicators

General Health

How would you describe your current health?

PCS

Physical Fitness

When you have to climb several flights of stairs on foot, does your health limit you greatly, somewhat, or not at all?

PCS

Physical Fitness

And what about other demanding everyday activities, such as when you have to lift something heavy or do something requiring physical mobility: Does your health limit you greatly, somewhat, or not at all?

PCS

Mental Health

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel down and gloomy?

MCS

Mental Health

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel calm and relaxed?

MCS

Vitality

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel energetic?

MCS

Bodily Pain

During the last four weeks, how often did you have severe physical pain?

PCS

Role Physical

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel that due to physical health problems you achieved less than you wanted to at work or in everyday activities?

PCS

Role Physical

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel that due to physical health problems you were limited in some way at work or in everyday activities?

PCS

Role Emotional

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel that due to mental health or emotional problems you achieved less than you wanted to at work or in everyday activities?

MCS

Role Emotional

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel that due to mental health or emotional problems you carried out your work or everyday tasks less thoroughly than usual?

MCS

Social Functioning

During the last four weeks, how often did you feel that due to physical or mental health problems you were limited socially, that is, in contact with friends, acquaintances, or relatives?

MCS