Study Thompson et al. (1960): study US 1952
- Public
- 60+ aged, employed at start, followed 2 years, USA, 1952-54
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 1559
- Non Response
- Assessment
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Interview: face-to-face
Structured interview, followed by 2 mailed questionnaires.
Correlate
- Authors's Label
- Subjective health
- Our Classification
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- Remarks
- T1-T2 difference 1,5 years
- Distribution
- n = 0: 226, 1: 548
- Related specification variables
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- Operationalization
- Self report on question on health (text not reported)
0: poor
1: good
Assessed at T2
Observed Relation with Happiness
poor good
T1-T2 CHANGE happy to UNhappy
- Gainfull employed thoughout 60%(151) 24%(399)
- Retired willing 50%(52) 27%(97)
- Retired reluctant 64%(23) 54%(52)
Poor health in T2 goes together with a loss of happiness since T1