Study Michalos et al. (2007): study CA British Columbia 2005

Public

Elderly, British Columbia, Canada, 2005

Sample

Respondents

N = 656

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Replication of a similar survey in 1999

Correlate

Authors's Label

Satisfaction with romantic relationships

Our Classification

Distribution

54% has romantic relationship; 32% very satisfied, 19% satisfied, 3% dissatisfied, 8% very dissatisfied.
12% would like to have a romantic relationship
34% would not like a romantic relationship

Operationalization

Selfreport on single question:

How satisfied are you with your romantic relationships?
1  very dissatisfied
2  somewhat dissatisfied
3  a little dissatisfied
4  about evenly balanced
5  a little satisfied
6  somewhat satisfied
7  very satisfied

Observed Relation with Happiness