Secrecy diary

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Study details

Baseline session:
Yes
Followup session:
Yes
Study design:
Participants reported on their most significant secret in a Daily Diary design for 1 week. Baseline was conducted the day before Daily Diaries started, follow-up was conducted the day after Daily Diaries ended.
ESM measurement waves:
1
Ethics granting body:
University of Melbourne Human Ethics Sub-Committee
Ethics protocol number:
1954938
Location of participants (Countries):
United Kingdom
Background information:
Daily Diaries were in the form of Qualtrics surveys.
Languages:
English
Setting:
O
Collection platform:
---
Days of ESM data collection:
7
Number of ESM measures per day:
1
Sampling schedule:
interval-contingent
ESM schedule start time:
18:00
ESM schedule end time:
0:00
ESM schedule duration:
6

Sample details

Type of sample:
Prolific participants
Recruitment information:
Participants were recruited from prolific.co.
Incentives:
Participants received £2.50 for the baseline survey, £0.50 per each daily diary survey, £1.00 for the follow-up survey, and a £1.00 bonus if all surveys were completed.
Exclusions:
Participants who did not have a current secret did not complete the daily diary surveys
Number of participants:
185

Contact info

Contact:
Katharine Greenaway
Contact email:
katharine.greenaway@unimelb.edu.au
Selection Variable Info Assessment type Constructs
BFI2_52 Is polite, courteous to others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
SECRET_RECALL Do you remember what this secret is? ESM SECRECY
SECRET_MINDWANDER Think about your day and all the times when you were NOT with the person or people you are hiding this secret from, BUT you found yourself spontaneously thinking about your secret. How many times today did you find yourself thinking about your secret? Take your best guess and ONLY enter a NUMBER. ESM COGNITION MIND_WANDERING SECRECY
SECRET_MINDWANDERTIME If you had to guess, how much time would you say you spent spontaneously thinking about the secret when NOT with the person or people you are hiding the secret from? Please give your indication in minutes. For example, if you think you spent roughly 2 minutes thinking about the secret you would write 2. If you think you spent an hour and a half thinking about your secret you would write 90. ESM COGNITION MIND_WANDERING SECRECY
SECRET_CONCEAL Think about your day and all the times when you WERE WITH the person or people you are hiding this secret from. How many times today did you have to prevent yourself from revealing the secret (i.e., had to hold back the secret and not reveal it) while interacting with someone else? Take your best guess and ONLY enter a NUMBER. ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY
SECRET_CONCEALTIME If you had to guess, how much time would you say you spent preventing yourself from revealing the secret while you WERE WITH the person or people you are hiding this secret from? Please give your indication in minutes. For example, if you think you spent roughly 2 minutes concealing the secret you would write 2. If you think you spent an hour and a half concealing the secret you would write 90. ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY
SECRET_TIMESPENT How much time did you spend today with the person or people you are hiding this secret from? ESM SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONTROL How much control do you feel you have over this secret? ESM APPRAISAL CONTROLLABILITY SECRECY
SECRET_CONFIDENEW Today, did you confide this secret to anybody who you hadn’t told before? ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDENEWNUMBER How many people did you confide your secret in who you hadn't told before? (please ONLY enter a NUMBER) ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDENEWCLOSE How close are you to the person or people you confided your secret in who you hadn't told before? ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDENEWWHO Who did you confide your secret in who you hadn't told before? (select all that apply) ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDENEWWHOTEXT Text entry for Other (please specify) in secret_confidenew_ta ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDEOLD Today, did you talk about this secret with anybody who already knows the secret? ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDEOLDNUMBER How many of people did you talk to about the secret who already knew? (please ONLY enter a NUMBER) ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDEOLDCLOSE How close are you to the person or people you talked to about the secret who already knew? ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDEOLDWHO Who did you talk to about the secret who already knew? (select all that apply) ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_CONFIDEOLDWHOTEXT Text entry for Other (please specify) in secret_confideold_ta ESM CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SOCINT Who have you spent the most time with today? ESM SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SOCINT_OTHER Text entry for Other (please specify) in secret_timespent ESM SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_KNOW Does this person know about the secret? ESM SECRECY SOCIAL SOCIAL_INTERACTION
WB_1 Today, this secret felt like it: ESM SECRECY WELL_BEING
WB_2 Today, this secret felt like it: ESM LIFE_SATISFACTION SECRECY WELL_BEING
WB_3 Today, this secret: ESM SECRECY VALENCE
SAD Sad ESM AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SADNESS SECRECY
NERV Nervous ESM AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT NERVOUSNESS SECRECY
ANG Angry ESM AFFECT ANGER NEGATIVE_AFFECT SECRECY
STR Stressed ESM AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SECRECY STRESS
GUIL Guilty ESM AFFECT GUILT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SECRECY
SHAM Ashamed ESM AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SECRECY SHAME
LONE Lonely ESM AFFECT LONELINESS NEGATIVE_AFFECT SECRECY
CONT Contented ESM AFFECT CONTENTMENT POSITIVE_AFFECT SECRECY
HAP Happy ESM AFFECT HAPPINESS POSITIVE_AFFECT SECRECY
RLX Relaxed ESM AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT RELAXATION SECRECY
EFFORT How much did you try to influence your emotions about the secret today? ESM EFFORT EMOTION_REGULATION SECRECY
REAP I changed my perspective or the way I was thinking about my emotions ESM EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL SECRECY STRATEGY
RUM I ruminated or dwelled on my emotions ESM EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION SECRECY STRATEGY
DIST I distracted myself from my emotions ESM DISTRACTION EMOTION_REGULATION SECRECY STRATEGY
SITMOD I took steps to change the situation ESM EMOTION_REGULATION SECRECY SITUATION_MODIFICATION STRATEGY
SOCSHR I talked to others about my emotions ESM EMOTION_REGULATION SECRECY SOCIAL_SHARING STRATEGY
ACPT I accepted my emotions as they are ESM ACCEPTANCE EMOTION_REGULATION SECRECY STRATEGY
SUPR I suppressed the outward expression of my emotions ESM EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION SECRECY STRATEGY
BFI2_1 Is outgoing, sociable Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_2 Is compassionate, has a soft heart Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_3 Tends to be disorganized Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_4 Is relaxed, handles stress well Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_5 Has few artistic interests Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_6 Has an assertive personality Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_7 Is respectful, treats others with respect Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_8 Tends to be lazy Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_9 Stays optimistic after experiencing a setback Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_10 Is curious about many different things Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_11 Rarely feels excited or eager Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_12 Tends to find fault with others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_13 Is dependable, steady Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_14 Is moody, has up and down mood swings Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_15 Is inventive, finds clever ways to do things Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_16 Tends to be quiet Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_17 Feels little sympathy for others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_18 Is systematic, likes to keep things in order Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_19 Can be tense Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_20 Is fascinated by art, music, or literature Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_21 Is dominant, acts as a leader Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_22 Starts arguments with others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_23 Has difficulty getting started on tasks Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_24 Feels secure, comfortable with self Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_25 Avoids intellectual, philosophical discussions Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_26 Is less active than other people Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_27 Has a forgiving nature Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_28 Can be somewhat careless Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_29 Is emotionally stable, not easily upset Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_30 Has little creativity Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_31 Is sometimes shy, introverted Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_32 Is helpful and unselfish with others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_33 Keeps things neat and tidy Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_34 Worries a lot Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_35 Values art and beauty Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_36 Finds it hard to influence people Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_37 Is sometimes rude to others Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_38 Is efficient, gets things done Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_39 Often feels sad Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_40 Is complex, a deep thinker Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_41 Is full of energy Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_42 Is suspicious of others’ intentions Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_43 Is reliable, can always be counted on Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_44 Keeps their emotions under control Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_45 Has difficulty imagining things Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_46 Is talkative Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_47 Can be cold and uncaring Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_48 Leaves a mess, doesn’t clean up Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_49 Rarely feels anxious or afraid Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_50 Thinks poetry and plays are boring Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_51 Prefers to have others take charge Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_53 Is persistent, works until the task is finished Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_54 Tends to feel depressed, blue Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_55 Has little interest in abstract ideas Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_56 Shows a lot of enthusiasm Baseline EXTRAVERSION PERSONALITY
BFI2_57 Assumes the best about people Baseline AGREEABLENESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_58 Sometimes behaves irresponsibly Baseline CONSCIENTIOUSNESS PERSONALITY
BFI2_59 Is temperamental, gets emotional easily Baseline NEUROTICISM PERSONALITY
BFI2_60 Is original, comes up with new ideas Baseline OPENNESS PERSONALITY
DASS21_1 I found it hard to wind down Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_2 I was aware of dryness of my mouth Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_3 I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_4 I experienced breathing difficulty (eg, excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_5 I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_6 I tended to over-react to situations Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_7 I experienced trembling (eg, in the hands) Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_8 I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_9 I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_10 I felt that I had nothing to look forward to Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_11 I found myself getting agitated Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_12 I found it difficult to relax Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_13 I felt down-hearted and blue Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_14 I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_15 I felt I was close to panic Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_16 I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_17 I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_18 I felt that I was rather touchy Baseline PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_19 I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (eg, sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat) Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_20 I felt scared without any good reason Baseline ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_21 I felt that life was meaningless Baseline DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
SWL_1 In most ways my life is close to my ideal Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_2 The conditions of my life are excellent Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_3 I am satisfied with my life Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing Baseline HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
UCLA_1 I am unhappy doing so many things alone Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_2 I have nobody to talk to Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_3 I cannot tolerate being so alone Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_4 I lack companionship Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_5 I feel as if nobody really understands me Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_6 I find myself waiting for people to get in touch Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_7 There is no one I can turn to Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_8 I am no longer close to anyone Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_9 My interests and ideas are not shared by those around me Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_10 I feel left out Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_11 I feel completely alone Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_12 I am unable to reach out and communicate with those around me Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_13 My social relationships are superficial Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_14 I feel starved for company Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_15 No one really knows me well Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_16 I feel isolated from others Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_17 I am unhappy being so withdrawn Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_18 It is difficult for me to make friends Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_19 I feel shut out and excluded by others Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_20 People are around me but not with me Baseline LONELINESS SOCIAL
ERQ_1 When I want to feel more positive emotion (such as joy or amusement), I change what I’m thinking about Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
ERQ_2 I keep my emotions to myself Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY
ERQ_3 When I want to feel a less negative emotion (such as sadness or anger), I change what I’m thinking about. Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
ERQ_4 When I am feeling positive emotions, I am careful not to express them Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY
ERQ_5 When I’m faced with a stressful situation, I make myself think about it,in a way that helps me stay calm Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
ERQ_6 I control my emotions by not expressing them Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY
ERQ_7 When I want to feel more positiveemotion, I change the way I’m thinkingabout the situation Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
ERQ_8 I control my emotions by changing the way I think about the situation I’m in Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
ERQ_9 When I am feeling negative emotions, I make sure not to express them Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY
ERQ_10 When I want to feel a less negativeemotion, I change the way I’m thinkingabout the situation Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
RRS-10_1 Think “What am I doing to deserve this?” Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_2 Analyze recent events to try to understand why you are depressed Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_3 Think “Why do I always react this way?” Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_4 Go away by yourself and think about why you feel this way Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_5 Write down what you are thinking and analyze it Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_6 Think about a recent situation, wishing it had gone better Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_7 Think “Why do I have problems other people don’t have?” Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_8 Think “Why can’t I handle things better?” Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_9 Analyze your personality to try to understand why you are depressed Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
RRS-10_10 Go someplace alone to think about your feelings Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
SAD Sad Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SADNESS
NERV Nervous Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT NERVOUSNESS
ANG Angry Baseline AFFECT ANGER NEGATIVE_AFFECT
STR Stressed Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT STRESS
GUIL Guilty Baseline AFFECT GUILT NEGATIVE_AFFECT
SHAM Ashamed Baseline AFFECT NEGATIVE_AFFECT SHAME
LONE Lonely Baseline AFFECT LONELINESS NEGATIVE_AFFECT
CONT Contented Baseline AFFECT CONTENTMENT POSITIVE_AFFECT
HAP Happy Baseline AFFECT HAPPINESS POSITIVE_AFFECT
RLX Relaxed Baseline AFFECT POSITIVE_AFFECT RELAXATION
REAP I change my perspective or the way I was thinking about my emotions Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION REAPPRAISAL STRATEGY
RUM I ruminate or dwell on my emotions Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION RUMINATION STRATEGY
DIST I distract myself from my emotions Baseline DISTRACTION EMOTION_REGULATION STRATEGY
SITMOD I take steps to change the situation Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION SITUATION_MODIFICATION STRATEGY
SOCSHR I talk to others about my emotions Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION SOCIAL_SHARING STRATEGY
ACPT I accept my emotions as they are Baseline ACCEPTANCE EMOTION_REGULATION STRATEGY
SUPR I suppress the outward expression of my emotions Baseline EMOTION_REGULATION EXPRESSIVE_SUPPRESSION STRATEGY
CSQ_1 Hurt another person (for example, emotionally or physically hurt someone), and kept this secret from someone else Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_2 Used illegal drugs, OR abused / addicted to a legal drug (e.g., alcohol, painkillers) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_3 Had a habit or addiction (but NOT involving drugs) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_4 Stolen something from someone or some place Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_5 Engaged in something illegal (other than drugs or stealing) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_6 Physically harmed yourself Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_7 Had an abortion Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_8 Had a traumatic experience (other than the above) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_9 Have lied to someone Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_10 Violated someone's trust (but NOT by a lie) for example, by snooping, revealing information about someone, breaking or losing something that belongs to someone without telling them, etc) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_11 Had romantic desires about someone (while being single) for example, a crush, in love with someone, wanting relations with a specific person Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_12 Unhappy in a romantic relationship Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_13 Thought about having relations with another person (while already in a relationship) Baseline SECRECY
DASS21_2 I was aware of dryness of my mouth Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
CSQ_14 Committed emotional infidelity (NOT involving actual sexual infidelity) for example, having an inappropriate emotional connection with someone, or engaging in something other than sex, such as flirting, kissing, etc Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_15 Committed sexual infidelity (engaged in sexual relations with someone who was not your partner) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_16 At some point was in a relationship with someone who themselves actually had a partner (that is, the person was cheating on their partner -- with you) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_17 Dislike a friend, or unhappy with current social life Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_18 Dissatisfied with something physical about yourself Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_19 Had mental health issues, or dissatisfied with something about yourself other than physical appearance (for example, fears, anxieties, depression, mental disorders, eating disorders) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_20 Cheated or did something improper at work (or school), or having lied to get a job (or into a school) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_21 Performing poorly at work (or school) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_22 Dissatisfied with your situation at work (or school) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_23 Planning to propose marriage Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_24 Planning a surprise for someone (other than a marriage proposal) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_25 Have you ever hidden a hobby or possession? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_26 Have you ever hidden a current relationship, or kept a past relationship secret? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_27 Have you ever kept a detail about your family secret? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_28 Have you ever been pregnant and didn't tell some people? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_29 Have you ever concealed your sexual orientation / gender identity? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_30 Sexual behavior that you keep secret? (other than sexual orientation, for example, porn, masturbation, fantasies, unusual sexual behavior, etc.) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_31 Kept secret a lack of having sex? (i.e., that you are not, or were not, having sex at some point) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_32 Kept secret a preference for something? (for example, not liking something that people think you like, or liking something people do not know you like) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_33 Kept a belief secret? (for example, political views, religious views, views about social groups, prejudice) Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_34 Keep secret details about finances (or amount of money you have)? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_35 Kept secret a job or employment that you have (or school activity)? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_36 Kept a secret ambition, secret plan, or secret goal for yourself? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_37 A secret unusual behavior (unrelated to any of the above categories, in this section and the earlier section)? Baseline SECRECY
CSQ_38 A specific story you keep a secret (unrelated to any of the other categories, this section and the above section)? Baseline SECRECY
SECRET_PEOPLE How many people are you keeping this secret from? Please ONLY enter a NUMBER. If you are keeping this secret from everyone in your life, please write 99. Baseline CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_TARGET Who are you keeping this secret from? (select all that apply) Baseline CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_TARGETTEXT Text entry for Other (please specify) in secret_target Baseline CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_REVEAL Do you plan to reveal this secret at some point in the future? Baseline CONCEALMENT SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_FEEL How do you feel about this secret? Baseline SECRECY VALENCE
SECRET_CONTROL How much control do you feel you have over this secret? Baseline CONTROLLABILITY SECRECY SELF_EFFICACY
SECRET_MINDWANDER Think about the PAST WEEK and all the times when you were NOT with the person or people you are hiding this secret from, BUT you found yourself spontaneously thinking about your secret.How many times in the past 7 days did you find yourself thinking about your secret?Take your best guess and ONLY enter a NUMBER. Baseline COGNITION MIND_WANDERING SECRECY
SECRET_CONCEAL Think about the PAST WEEK and all the times when you WERE WITH the person or people you are hiding this secret from. How many times in the past 7 days did you have to prevent yourself from revealing the secret (i.e., had to hold back the secret and not reveal it) while interacting with someone else? Take your best guess and ONLY enter a NUMBER. Baseline CONCEALMENT SECRECY
AGE What is your age in years (please ONLY enter a NUMBER)? Baseline AGE DEMOGRAPHICS
GENDER What is your gender? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS GENDER
NAT What is your nationality (e.g., British)? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS NATIONALITY
RELAT Are you currently in a relationship? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS RELATIONSHIP
LAN Is English your first language? Baseline DEMOGRAPHICS LANGUAGE
DASS21_1 I found it hard to wind down Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_3 I couldn’t seem to experience any positive feeling at all Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_4 I experienced breathing difficulty (eg, excessively rapid breathing, breathlessness in the absence of physical exertion) Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_5 I found it difficult to work up the initiative to do things Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_6 I tended to over-react to situations Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_7 I experienced trembling (eg, in the hands) Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_8 I felt that I was using a lot of nervous energy Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_9 I was worried about situations in which I might panic and make a fool of myself Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_10 I felt that I had nothing to look forward to Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_11 I found myself getting agitated Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_12 I found it difficult to relax Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_13 I felt down-hearted and blue Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_14 I was intolerant of anything that kept me from getting on with what I was doing Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_15 I felt I was close to panic Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_16 I was unable to become enthusiastic about anything Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_17 I felt I wasn’t worth much as a person Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_18 I felt that I was rather touchy Follow_up PSYCHOPATHOLOGY STRESS SYMPTOMS
DASS21_19 I was aware of the action of my heart in the absence of physical exertion (eg, sense of heart rate increase, heart missing a beat) Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_20 I felt scared without any good reason Follow_up ANXIETY PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
DASS21_21 I felt that life was meaningless Follow_up DEPRESSION PSYCHOPATHOLOGY SYMPTOMS
SWL_1 In most ways my life is close to my ideal Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_2 The conditions of my life are excellent Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_3 I am satisfied with my life Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_4 So far I have gotten the important things I want in life Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
SWL_5 If I could live my life over, I would change almost nothing Follow_up HEDONIC LIFE_SATISFACTION WELL_BEING
UCLA_1 I am unhappy doing so many things alone Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_2 I have nobody to talk to Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_3 I cannot tolerate being so alone Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_4 I lack companionship Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_5 I feel as if nobody really understands me Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_6 I find myself waiting for people to get in touch Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_7 There is no one I can turn to Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_8 I am no longer close to anyone Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_9 My interests and ideas are not shared by those around me Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_10 I feel left out Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_11 I feel completely alone Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_12 I am unable to reach out and communicate with those around me Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_13 My social relationships are superficial Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_14 I feel starved for company Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_15 No one really knows me well Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_16 I feel isolated from others Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_17 I am unhappy being so withdrawn Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_18 It is difficult for me to make friends Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_19 I feel shut out and excluded by others Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
UCLA_20 People are around me but not with me Follow_up LONELINESS SOCIAL
SECRET_RECALL Do you remember what this secret is? Follow_up SECRECY
SECRET_PEOPLE How many people are you keeping this secret from? Please ONLY enter a NUMBER. If you are keeping this secret from everyone in your life, please write 99. Follow_up SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_TARGET Who are you keeping this secret from? (select all that apply) Follow_up SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_TARGETTEXT Text entry for Other (please specify) in secret_target Follow_up SECRECY SOCIAL_INTERACTION
SECRET_REVEAL Do you plan to reveal this secret at some point in the future? Follow_up CONCEALMENT SECRECY
SECRET_FEEL How do you feel about this secret? Follow_up SECRECY VALENCE
SECRET_CONTROL How much control do you feel you have over this secret? Follow_up CONTROLLABILITY SECRECY SELF_EFFICACY
SECRET_MINDWANDER Think about the PAST WEEK and all the times when you were NOT with the person or people you are hiding this secret from, BUT you found yourself spontaneously thinking about your secret.How many times in the past 7 days did you find yourself thinking about your secret?Take your best guess and ONLY enter a NUMBER. Follow_up COGNITION MIND_WANDERING SECRECY
SECRET_CONCEAL Think about the PAST WEEK and all the times when you WERE WITH the person or people you are hiding this secret from. How many times in the past 7 days did you have to prevent yourself from revealing the secret (i.e., had to hold back the secret and not reveal it) while interacting with someone else? Take your best guess and ONLY enter a NUMBER. Follow_up CONCEALMENT SECRECY
SECRET_SIGNIFICANCE How significant is this secret? Baseline IMPORTANCE SECRECY

10/11/2024 KG: Removed 24 participants who were assigned a UUID but had missing values 'NA' for all variables.