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

Preference for 'a job that pays off'

Our Classification

Operationalization

Selfreport on 6 qestions indicating preference for:
a:  steady job,
b: learning new things
c: good chances for getting ahead
d: good pay
e: using one's skills
f: nice friendly collegues.
Rated
1.00 = low
:
4.00 = high.

Assessed at T1, T2, T3, T4 and T5

Observed Relation with Happiness