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Studies

Abramson et al. (1981): study US 1979

Publication

Author(s):
Abramson, M.; Angers, W.; Cheperon, J.; Kohut, M.; Lalouch, H.
Title:
Pilot Analysis of a Happiness Questionnaire.
Source:
Psychological Reports, 1981, Vol. 48, 570

Investigation

Public
20-65 aged, general public, USA, 198?
Sample
Probability stratified sample
Respondents
N = 125
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Would you say you are:......?
1  unhappy?
2  reasonably happy?
3  happy ?
Classification:
O-HL-u-sq-v-3-c
Author's label:
General Happiness

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Age Current age (in years) Marital Status MARRIAGE: CURRENT MARITAL STATUS Satisfaction with interpersonal relationships Satisfaction with personal contacts