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Correlational findings

Study Palisi (1986): study US 1977

Public
Males, metropolitan areas: London, Los Angeles and Sydney, 1977-80
Sample
Respondents
N = 752
Non Response
67%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label
Discussions with friends
Our Classification
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Single direct question on how frequently (daily to never) respondents have intimate discussions with friends.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks M-FH-cm-sq-v-4-a r = -.02 ns Los Angeles A-BB-cm-mq-v-2-a r = +.11 ns Los Angeles M-FH-cm-sq-v-4-a rpc = +.06 ns A-BB-cm-mq-v-2-a rpc = +.12 p < .05 M-FH-cm-sq-v-4-a r = +.14 p < .01 Sydney A-BB-cm-mq-v-2-a r = +.27 p < .001 Sydney M-FH-cm-sq-v-4-a rpc = +.15 p < .01 A-BB-cm-mq-v-2-a rpc = +.30 p < .001 Rpc controlled for: marital status, education and age.
In London discussions with friends not measured.