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Correlational findings

Study Forti & Huyg (1983): study US Louisiana 1977

Public
Catholic nuns, re-organized cloister, followed 4 years, Louisiana, USA, 1977-1981
Sample
Respondents
N = 137
Non Response
T1: 18%, T2: 14%, T3: 23%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label
Consultation: physical health
Our Classification
Operationalization
Index of closed questions:
(order reversed)
1. 'Have you seen a doctor past 2    months for physical health care?'
   (1) yes, (2) no;
2. 'If so, how many times?', rated on a    6-point scale: (1) 1-2 times,
   (6) >10 times.
3. 'Have you seen a doctor past year    for physical health care?'
   (1) yes, (2) no;
4. 'If so, how many times?', rated on a     6-point scale: (1) 1-2 times,
   (6) >10 times.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-u-sq-f-7-a r =         T1: 1977      T2: 1979      T3: 1981

1.      -.07 (ns)     .             .


2.      -.07 (ns)     .             .


3.      +.05 (ns)     +.10 (ns)     +.11 (ns)


4.      +.03 (ns)     -.05 (ns)     +.11 (ns)