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Correlational findings

Study Michalos (1982): study CA Huron County Ontario 1977

Public
60+ aged, rural townships,Southern Huron County, Ontario, Canada, 197?
Sample
Respondents
N = 392
Non Response
37%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionaire,followed by an interview

Correlate

Authors's Label
Satisfaction with recreation
Our Classification
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Closed question on personal recreation activities,rated on a 7-point scale

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-c-sq-v-7-aa Beta = +.08 All ß's controlled for satisfaction with family life, friendships, financial security, self esteem, spouse, health,transportation,  housing, religion,area you live in, government services; and for sex, age, formal education.
Males:      N:149  ß:ns
Females     N:121  ß:+.18
Farmer      N:130  ß:+.11
Non-farmer  N:141  ß:+.03
Aged 60-74  N:170  ß:+.02
Aged 75-up  N:121  ß:+.16
 O-HL-u-sq-v-7-a Beta = +.04 All ß's are controlled for satisfaction with family life, friendships, financial security,self-esteem, spouse, health, transportation,housing, religion, area you live in,government services; and for sex, age and education.
Males       N:149  ß:+.17
Females     N:121  ß:-.08
Farmers     N:130  ß:+.08
Non-farmers N:141  ß:+.01
Age 60-74   N:170  ß:ns
Age 75-up   N:102  ß:+.08