Study Warr et al. (1979): study GB 1977

Public

Factory workers, blue collar, UK, 1977

Sample

Respondents

N = 590

Non Response

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face
Two structured interviews

Correlate

Authors's Label

Higher order need strength

Our Classification

Operationalization

6 item index of questions about need strength. Typical important items when you think about jobs:
-Achieving something that you  personally value
-Extending your range of abilities Answers scored a seven point scale ranging from "not at all important"(1) to "extremely important"(7)

Observed Relation with Happiness