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Correlational findings

Study Martinson et al. (1984): study US Wisconsin 1974

Public
18+aged, general public, N.W. Wisconsin, USA, 1974
Sample
Respondents
N = 1423
Non Response
12%
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
Structured interview

Correlate

Authors's Label
Church attendance
Our Classification
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Single direct question:
1  seldom
2: monthly
3: weekly

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-SLW-u-sqt-v-7-a Beta = +.06 p < .05 age <30: ß = +.12  05
30 - 49: ß = +.13  05
50 - 64: ß = +.05  ns
   > 64: ß = -.10  05

ß controlled for powerlessness, community solidarity, health, days too sick to work, recent move, separated/ divorced, unemployed, contact with relatives, contact with friends, attendance, organizational membership, education, family income.