Study Bachman et al. (1978): study US 1966

Public

Public highschool boys followed 8 years from grade 10, USA, 1966-74

Sample

Respondents

N = 1628

Non Response

2.8% at T1, 17.2% at T2, 21.0% at T3, 28.9% at T4, 28.5% at T5

Assessment

Multiple assesment methods
Interviews, tests and questionnaires

Correlate

Authors's Label

Need for social approval

Our Classification

Operationalization

31-item index of true/false statements
(Social Desirability Scale; see Crowne & Marlowe, 1964). Assessed at T1

Observed Relation with Happiness