Study Napier & Jost (2008): study US 1995

Public

Voters, USA, 1995

Sample

Respondents

N = 1176

Non Response

not reported

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label

Meritocratic beliefs

Our Classification

Operationalization

Self-report on single question, rated on a 10-point numerical scale from:
1: Hard work doesn't generally bring success - it's more a matter of luck
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10 In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life

Observed Relation with Happiness