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Correlational findings

Study Wright & Bonett (1997): study US 1996

Public
Criminal justice staff personnel; USA; followed 2 years, 199?
Sample
Respondents
N = 76
Non Response
18
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Work performance rated by top-ranking supervisor.

Correlate

Authors's Label
Goal emphasis
Our Classification
Distribution
M= 3,5  SD = 0,7
Operationalization
Rating of performance over last 6 months by manager using the question: 'To what extent does this employee develop and maintain high performance goals?'
Answer rated on a 5 point scale ranging from never to always.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks A-BB-u-mq-v-3-e r = +.38 p < .01 T1 happiness by T3 work performance(2 years lag) A-BB-u-mq-v-3-e r = +.37 p < .01 T2 happiness by T3 work performance(1 year lag) A-BB-u-mq-v-3-e r = +.40 p < .01 T1+T2 happiness by T3 work performance