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Studies

Bronzaft & Hayes (1983): study US 1981

Publication

Author(s):
Bronzaft, A.L.; Hayes, R.F.
Title:
Family Characteristics and Life Satisfaction of High Academic Achievers.
Source:
The Mankind Quarterly, 1983, Vol. 24, 37 - 59

Investigation

Public
High academic achievers, members Phi Beta Kappa Association,New York, USA, 1981
Sample
Respondents
N = 414
Non Response
45%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

"In sum, how would you rate your life generally.....?"
1  very negative
2
3
4  very positive
Classification:
O-SLu-g-sq-?-4-a
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life in general

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Male sex Sex: male (vs female) Age Current age (in years)