Study Magnus & Diener (1991): study US 1986
- Public:
- University students, USA, followed 4 years 1986-1990
- Sample:
- Respondents:
- N = 130
- Non Response:
- Assessment:
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Multiple methods
Self-report questionnaires, peer reports, and experinece sampling.
Correlate
- Authors's label
- Satisfaction with life (SWLS)
- Our Classification
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- Operationalization
- Selfreport on five questions:
Using the 1-5 scale below, indicate your agreement with each of the items by placing the appropriate number on the line preceding that item. Please be open and honest in your responding.
A In most ways my life is close to ideal
B The conditions of my life are excellent
C I am satisfied with my life
D So far, I have gotten the important things I want in life
E If I could live my life over, I would change nothing
Answers rated:
5 strongly agree
4 slightly agree
3 neither agree nor disagree
2 slightly disagree
1 strongly disagree
Computation: A+B+C+D+E divided by 5
Name: Shortened Diener's Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
Observed Relation with Happiness
T1-T2 4 years interval