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Studies

Bogart et al. (2007): study US 2001

Publication

Author(s):
Bogart, L.M.; Collins, R.L.; Ellickson, P.L.; Klein, D.J.
Title:
Are Adolescent Substance Users less Satisfied with Life as Young Adults and if so, Why?
Source:
Social Indicators Research, 2007, Vol. 81, 149 - 169

Investigation

Public
29 aged, USA, 2001
Survey name
US-RAND Adolescent/Young adult panel 2001
Sample
Probability cluster sample
Respondents
N = 2376
Non Response
64% in 2001 follow-up
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you with your life in general?
5  very satisfied
4  somewhat satisfied
3  neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
2  somewhat dissatisfied
1  very dissatisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-g-sq-v-5-g
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Page in publication:
154

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Alcohol used at age 18