print

Correlational findings

Study Demir & Weitekamp (2007): study US 2007

Public
University students, USA, 2007
Sample
Respondents
N = 423
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label
Agreeableness
Our Classification
Error Estimates
α = 0.75
Remarks
Agreeableness scale of Big Five Inventory (BFI, John & Srivastava, 1999)
Distribution
mean 3.99, SD 0.63
Operationalization
Selfreport on 9 questions
- tends to find fault with others
- is helpful and unselfish with others
- starts quarrels with others
- has a forgiving nature
- is generally trusting
- can be cold and aloof
- is considerate and kind to almost everyone
- is sometimes rude to others
- likes to cooperate with others

Rated 1 (disagree strongly) to 5 (agree strongly)

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks M-AO-m-mq-v-5-a r = +.44 p < .05 M-AO-m-mq-v-5-a Beta = +.13 p < .06 Beta controlled for
- gender
- neuroticism
- extraversion
- conscientiousness
- openness