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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
Work around the house index
Our Classification
Remarks
Both items scored on the same rating scale as the question on happiness.
Distribution
M = 6.6   SD = 1.4
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Index of two single questions on satisfaction with:
a: How neat, tidy and clean things around you are
b: Your housework: the work you need to do around your home
Both items scored on 1-9 rating scale, summation by average.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-u-sqt-v-9-a r = +.32 p < .001 O-DT-u-sqt-v-9-a Beta = +.08 all cases
Beta's controlled for satisfaction with
- self-fulfillment
- sex life
- problem handling
- family activities
- mother
- health
- house
- standard of living
- assertiveness
- friends
- fun and enjoyment
- marriage
O-DT-u-sqt-v-9-a Beta = +.08 married cases
Beta's controlled for satisfaction with
- self-fullment
- sex life
- problem handling
- family activities
- mother
- health
- house
- standard of living
- assertiveness
- friends
- fun and enjoyment
- marriage