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Correlational findings

Study Michalos et al. (2001): study CA British Columbia 1999

Public
55-95 aged, Northern Interior Health Region, British Columbia, Canada, 1999
Sample
Respondents
N = 875
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label
Crime related worries
Our Classification
Distribution
Average score = 3.6
Operationalization
Self report on worrying about 6 statements:
a. A thief will break into your home while you are away
b. Someone will use a weapon to take something from you by force
c. Someone will steal a personal item when you have left it somewhere unattended
d. A thrief will break into your house while you are at home
e. Someone will cheat or con you out of a large amount of your money
f. Someone will assault you

Rated:
0: never worry
.
.
10: worry a great deal

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-SLW-c-sq-v-7-g Beta = -.08 O-HL-u-sq-v-7-f Beta = -.14 O-SQL-c-sq-v-7-b Beta = -.14 Beta's controlled for:
- Fair Treatment
- Social support