Study Michalos & Zumbo (2000): study CA Prince George 1997

Public

Adult general population, City of Prince George, British Columbia, Canada, 1997

Sample

Respondents

N = 737

Non Response

63%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Victimization

Our Classification

Remarks

Theft of less than $500: 35.3%; Break and enter dwelling: 16.9%; Vanedalism damage lees than $1000: 8.7%; Break and enter vehicle: 8.7%; Theft of $5000 or more: 8.7%; Vandalism damage $1000 or more: 6.2%; Assault: 4.8%; Fraud: 2.8%; Other: 2.7%; Spousal abuse: 1.5%; Drunkendriving injury: 1.3%; Stalker: 0.8%; Elder abuse: 0.8%; Sexual assault: 0.7% Victim of more than one crime: 18%

Distribution

1: 38%  0: 62%

Operationalization

Selfreport of being a victim of crime in the last year
1: was victim
0: was not

Observed Relation with Happiness