Study Garber (1971): study US California 1970

Public

Middle-aged, presently employed army retirees, California, USA, 1970

Sample

Respondents

N = 362

Non Response

63% of which 21% no return of questionnaire, 13% incomplete and 29% refusal

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Self-perceived increase in occupational prestige

Our Classification

Operationalization

3-item index of closed questions on present job in comparison with former military job with respect to: it's general importance, level of skill and knowledge required, authority over other people.

Observed Relation with Happiness