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Correlational findings

Study Michalos (1983): study CA Ontario 1982

Public
18+ aged, general public, rural community, North Ontario, Canada, 1982
Sample
Respondents
N = 598
Non Response
8%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
In most cases filled out by subjects themselves

Correlate

Authors's Label
Satisfaction with area you live in
Our Classification
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Closed question on the local area, rated on a 7-point scale

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-c-sq-v-7-aa Beta = +.15 All ß's controlled for satisfaction with health, financial security, family relations, paid employment, friendships, housing, recreation activity, religion, self esteem, transportation, government services,                          
and for the demographic factors: sex, age, formal education, language, work status, marital status, time in area.

Males  : N: 173  ß: +.08
Females: N: 154  ß: +.19
O-HL-u-sq-v-7-a Beta = +.06 All ß's controlled for satisfaction with health, financial security, family relations, paid employment, friendships, housing, recreation activity, religion, self esteem, transportation, government services; and for sex, age, formal education, language, work status, marital status, time in area.

Males  : N: 173  ß: +.06
Females: N: 154  ß: +.05