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Correlational findings

Study Smits et al. (1995): study NL 1992

Public
Elderly, Sassenheim, the Netherlands, 1992
Sample
Respondents
N = 119
Non Response
24,4%
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
Interview and additional questionnaires

Correlate

Authors's Label
social inadequacy
Our Classification
Error Estimates
Cronbach alpha= .77
Remarks
Data available for 76 Ss, only 30 in multiple regression alalysis.
Distribution
M= 7,92 (sd= 4,57)
Operationalization
Selfreport on 10 items.
Typical item: "I am shy in the company of strangers."

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks A-BB-cw-mq-v-4-g r = -.41 positive affect = -.27 (05)
negative affect = -.34 (05)
A-BB-cw-mq-v-4-g Beta = -.21 ns Beta controlled for:
- gender
- sense of coherence
- neuroticism
- mastery