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Correlational findings

Study Heinonen et al. (2004): study FI 1997

Public
25-65 aged, 5 regions, Finland, 1997
Sample
Respondents
N = 3838
Non Response
36%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
The FR-97 study was conducted in two phases. In the first fase the participants filled up the basic health questionaire and participated in comprehensive clinical test for cardiovascular disease risks(response rate 71%) In the second phase 60% of the participants were randomly selected to participate in the psychosocial part of the study

Correlate

Authors's Label
Depression
Our Classification
Remarks
BDI Beck Depression Scale
Distribution
Mean 8.0    SD 7.6
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Beck Depression Inventory

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-QOL-cm-sq-ol-101-a r = -.59 p < .01 males O-QOL-cm-sq-ol-101-a Beta = -.27 p < .001 O-QOL-cm-sq-ol-101-a r = -.57 p < .01 females O-QOL-cm-sq-ol-101-a Beta = -.25 p < .001 Beta's controled for
- socio-demographics
  - age
  - education
  - employment
  - marital status
- physical health
  - self rated health
  - number of diseases
- functional well-being
  - self rated physical condition
  - ability to perform daily activities (ADL)
- social well-being
  - social support
  - satisfaction with family
- satisfaction with life-achievements