Study Bray & Howard (1980): study US 1956

Public

40+ aged, male managers, Bell Telephone Company, 1956-1976

Sample

Respondents

N = 422

Non Response

panel loss a t T5: 37%

Assessment

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Correlate

Authors's Label

Succorance

Our Classification

Operationalization

Edwards Personal Preference Schedule (EPPS) on need for succorance scale.

This inventory reflects a desire for understanding and encouragement, including having others provide help in times of illness or trouble, react sympathetically about personal problems, and offer affection and favors.

Assessed at T5.

Observed Relation with Happiness