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Appleton (1976): study TW 1968

Publication

Author(s):
Appleton, S.
Title:
Survey Research on Taiwan.
Source:
Public Opinion Quarterly, 1976, Vol. 40, 468 - 481

Investigation

Public
Adults, general public, Tapei City, Taiwan, 1968
Sample
Respondents
N = 1000
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single  question:

How do you feel about what you have achieved in life.....?
4  very satisfied
3
2
1  very dissatisfied
Classification:
C-A-h-sq-v-4-a
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life
Remarks:
Somewhat or very dissatisfied: 42%
Full text:
Self report on single question:

"All things considered, would you describe your present living situation as.......?"
4  very satisfactory
3  satisfactory
2  unsatisfactory
1  very unsatisfactory
Classification:
O-SLS-c-sq-v-4-a
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life
Remarks:
Unsatisfactory or very unsatisfactory: 24%