Study Michalos et al. (2001): study CA British Columbia 1999

Public

55-95 aged, Northern Interior Health Region, British Columbia, Canada, 1999

Sample

Respondents

N = 875

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Social Support Index

Our Classification

Distribution

Mean 3.6

Operationalization

Self report on 4 questions
a. Do you have someone you can confide in or talk to about your private feelings or concerns
b. Do you have someone you can really count on to help you out in a crisis situation
c. Do you have someone you can really count on to give you advice when you are making important peronal decisions
d. Do you have someone who makes you feel loved and cared for

Rated:
0: no
1: yes

Observed Relation with Happiness