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Correlational findings

Study Headey & Wearing (1992): study AU AU Victoria 1981

Public
18+ aged, general public, Victoria, Australia, 1981-1989
Sample
Respondents
N = 502
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label
BDI (Beck Depression Inventory)
Our Classification
Operationalization
Self report on 21 item Beck Depression Inventory
The BDI comprises 21 items measuring both affects and symptoms. The items are in multiple choice format, with the respondent being asked the description that best fits 'how you have been feeling lately'.
Beck et al. 1961 Archives of General Psychiatry 4, 561-571.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks M-FH-g-sq-n-11-a r = -.49