Walters & McKenry (1985): study US 1983
Publication
- Author(s):
- Walters, C.M.; McKenry, P.C.
- Title:
- Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among Rural and Urban Employed Mothers: A Research Note.
- Source:
- Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1985, Vol. 47, 1067 - 1071
Investigation
- Public
- Employed mothers, rural and urban areas USA,1983
- Sample
- Probability stratified sample
- Respondents
- N = 237
- Non Response
- 29%
- Assessment
-
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on single question:
".......describe your present life......."
(Full question not reported)
7 rewarding
6
5
4
3
2
1 disappointing - Classification:
- O-SL?-?-sq-n-7-a
- Author's label:
- Life satisfaction
- Remarks:
- Rural M = 5,36 SD = 1,26; Urban M = 5,37 SD = 1,14
- Page in publication:
- 1069
- Observed distribution
- Summary Statistics
- On original range 1 - 7 On range 0-10
- Mean:
- 5.36 -
- SD:
- - -
Correlational Findings
Perceived conflict between work and home life
Current social support received
Amount of current support received
Sources of current support
Perceived conflict between work and home life
Support received from children