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Studies

Leon et al. (1983): study US 1978

Publication

Author(s):
Leon, G.R.; Almagor, M.; Butcher, J.N.; Goldberg, A.; Kleinman, M.
Title:
Survivors of the Holocaust and their Children: Current Status and Adjustment.
Source:
Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, 1983, Vol. 41, 503 - 516

Investigation

Public
European born Jews, Survivors of WW II and controls, USA, 1978
Sample
Respondents
N = 81
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Questionnaire delivered by investigator

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

I am happy with my accomplishments in life
2  yes
1  no
Classification:
M-CO-u-sq-v-2-a
Author's label:
Life attitude

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Prosecuted during WW II Earlier victimization (ever victimized)
Earlier involvement with war