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Correlational findings

Study Headey et al. (1984a): study AU 1978

Public
18-65 aged, general public, followed 3 years, Melbourne, Australia, 1979-80
Sample
Respondents
N = 184
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label
Past happiness
Our Classification
Operationalization
Affect Balance Score, 10 item index of closed questions on occurrence of specific positive or negative affects during the past few weeks. (AFF 2.3)
Assessed at: - T1 (1978)
             - T2 (1981)

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks A-BB-cm-mq-v-2-a Beta = +.30 ß controlled for:
- Satisfaction with standard of living at T1
- Satisfaction with standard of living at T2