title: The reliability of a brief life event interview.
abstract: A brief life event interview was described. The results of a reliability study carried out on random samples of the general population were discussed. Nine ratings obtained on each of 481 events, experienced by a total of 214 subjects, were analysed. The levels of reliability obtained were satisfactory. It was argued that this interview represents a reliable and economical procedure for obtaining detailed information on life events within field settings.
mesh_terms: D000223:Adaptation, Psychological; D000328:Adult; D006801:Humans; D008016:Life Change Events; D008875:Middle Aged; D011581:Psychological Tests; D011594:Psychometrics; D012718:Set, Psychology; D012923:Social Class