Bell (1974): study US 1973
Publication
- Author(s):
- Bell, B.D.
- Title:
- Cognitive Dissonance and the Life Satisfaction of Older Adults.
- Source:
- Journal of Gerontology, 1974, Vol. 29, 564 - 571
Investigation
- Public
- Males, shortly before and after retirement, USA 1973-74
- Sample
- Non-probability purposive-quota sample
- Respondents
- N = 114
- Non Response
- 21%
- Assessment
- Interview: face-to-face
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on single question:
'On the whole, how satisfied would you say you are with your way of life today?'
1 not satisfied at all
2
3
4
5 very satisfied
(labels of response-options 2, 3 and 4 not reported) - Classification:
- O-SLL-c-sq-v-5-e
- Author's label:
- life satisfaction