Study Napier & Jost (2008): study US 1995

Public:

Voters, USA, 1995

Sample:

Respondents:

N = 1176

Non Response:

not reported

Assessment:

Questionnaire: paper

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
.
.
10 In the long run, hard work usually brings a better life

Observed Relation with Happiness