Study Rahtz et al. (1988): study US 1983

Public

60+ aged, mid-Atlantic region, USA, 198?

Sample

Respondents

N = 752

Non Response

84 %

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label

Social comparison

Our Classification

Operationalization

Self report on single question:
"Compared to the accomplishments of most people in your position, how satisfied are you ?"
Rated on a 6-step Likert-like scale.

Observed Relation with Happiness