Relative Deprivation
Measures of relative deprivation capture one’s perception of their financial situation compared to what they think it should be.
Measure
Source: Williams JH, Auslander WF, Houston CA, et al. African American family structure: Are there differences in social, psychological, and economic well-being? Journal of Family Issues. 2000;21(7):838-857.
Psychometric properties: Not reported.
Are you able to afford a home suitable for yourself/your family?
- Yes
- No
Do you have enough money for the kind of food that you and your family should have?
- Yes
- No
Do you have enough money for the kind of medical care you and your family should have?
- Yes
- No
Measure
Source: Voydanoff P, Donnelly BW, Fine MA. Economic distress, social integration, and family satisfaction. Journal of Family Issues. 1988; 9(4): 545-563.
Psychometric properties: Not reported.
Compared with American families in general, would you say your family income is:
- Far above average
- Above average
- Average
- Below average
- Far below average
Measure
Source: Krause N. Exploring the buffering effects of church-based and secular social support on self-rated health in late health. Journal of Geronology Series B: Psychological Sciences and Social Sciences. 2006;61(1):35-43.
Psychometric properties: Not reported.
How do you believe your financial situation is today as compared to other people your age?
- Worse
- The same
- Better