Study Bachman et al. (1978): study US 1966

Public

Public highschool boys followed 8 years from grade 10, USA, 1966-74

Sample

Respondents

N = 1628

Non Response

2.8% at T1, 17.2% at T2, 21.0% at T3, 28.9% at T4, 28.5% at T5

Assessment

Multiple assesment methods
Interviews, tests and questionnaires

Correlate

Authors's Label

Later job satisfaction

Our Classification

Operationalization

Selfreport on single question at T5:
'All things considered, how satisfied are you with your work experience on your present (or most recent) job?'
1 = not at all;
2 = not very;
3 = somewhat;
4 = quite;
5 = very satisfied

Observed Relation with Happiness