Study Tessler & Mechanic (1978): study US Wisconsin 1972

Public

Students, Wisconsin, USA,1972-73

Sample

Respondents

N = 1391

Non Response

18%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label

Perceived health status

Our Classification

Operationalization

Self report on single question:
In general how is your health right now?
1. poor
2. fair
3. good
4. excellent

Observed Relation with Happiness