Tool-Description

The Affectometer 2 (AFAK-2) is a psychometric tool developed by Flett and Kammann, designed to measure a person’s overall emotional well-being. It consists of questions that assess an individual’s emotional state through various positive and negative feelings. The tool was designed to provide a comprehensive picture of emotional well-being, combining data on positive and negative experiences in daily life.

Data Analysis and Usage

Data from Affectometer 2 is typically gathered through self-reports, where participants respond to a series of questions based on how they felt over a specific period. The analysis of the data focuses on measuring positive and negative emotions and comparing them to calculate the emotional well-being index.
Positive Affect Scale: This includes statements that measure the occurrence of positive emotions, such as happiness, pleasure, and satisfaction.
Negative Affect Scale: This includes statements that assess negative emotions, such as sadness, anger, and anxiety.
Data analysis involves calculating a total score for each person, where higher scores on the positive affect scale and lower scores on the negative affect scale are associated with higher levels of emotional well-being.

Purpose

The purpose of Affectometer 2 is to assess emotional well-being by examining how a person feels on a daily basis. This tool is used in psychology, sociology, and psychiatry research to evaluate quality of life and mental health.

Calibration

The calibration of Affectometer 2 is achieved through data analysis from different population samples to ensure the tool’s reliability and validity. Statistical methods are used to confirm that the questions accurately measure emotional states and to ensure that the results are reproducible across different contexts and populations.

Bibliography

Flett, R. A., & Kammann, R. (1981). The Affectometer 2: A scale to measure current level of general happiness. Australian Journal of Psychology, 33(2), 193-205.
Diener, E., & Suh, E. (2000). Culture and Subjective Well-being. MIT Press.
Watson, D., Clark, L. A., & Tellegen, A. (1988). Development and validation of brief measures of positive and negative affect: The PANAS scales. Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 54(6), 1063-1070.