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Correlational findings

Study Koydemir et al. (2013): study IN 2008

Public
University students India, 200?
Survey name
Unnamed study
Sample
Respondents
N = 232
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label
Satisfaction with life
Our Classification
Remarks
Diener's Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS) This questionnaire does not fit the WDH demands for valid measurement of happiness because of item D 'If I could live my life over, I would change nothing'. A positive answer to this question does not necessarily mean that the respondent doesn't like the life he/she actually lives.
Distribution
M 22,63; SD 4,51
Operationalization
SSelf report on four questions:

Using the 1-7 scale below, indicate your agreement with each of the items by placing the appropriate number on the line preceding that item. Please be open and honest in your responding.
A  In most ways my life is close to ideal
B  The conditions of my life are excellent
C  I am satisfied with my life
D  So far, I have gotten the important things I want in life.
E  If I could live my life over, I would change nothing
7  strongly agree
6  agree
5  slightly agree
4  neither agree nor disagree
3  slightly disagree
2  disagree
1  strongly disagree
me: Shortened Diener's Satisfaction with Life Scale (SWLS)
(In the original scale item 5 reads: 'If I could live my life over, I would change nothing'. This item is left out in this selection because a positive answer to this question does not necessarily mean that the respondent doesn't like the life he/she actually lives.)

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks A-BW-cw-mq-v-5-c r = +.18 p < .005 r = +.46 (001)in twin study among students in Germany A-BW-cw-mq-v-5-c rpc = +.03 ns rpc controled for:
- emotional intelligence
- social support

rpc = +.38 (001)in twin study among students in Germany