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Correlational findings

Study Headey (1981): study AU 1978

Public
Adults, general public, Australia, 1978
Sample
Respondents
N = 679
Non Response
not reported
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label
Privacy index
Our Classification
Remarks
All items scored on the same rating scale as the question on happiness.
Distribution
M = 6.6   SD = 1.2
Operationalization
Index of 3 single questions on satisfaction with:
a: The extent to which you are in touch with your own feelings
b: Your independence or freedom: the chance you have to do what you want
c: The privacy you have: being alone when you  want to
All scored on a 1-9 rating scale, summation by average.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-u-sqt-v-9-a r = +.40 p < .001