Brenner (1970): study US 1960
Publication
- Author(s):
- Brenner, B.
- Title:
- Social Factors in Mental Well-Being at Adolescence.
- Source:
- PhD Dissertation, The American University, 1970, Washington DC, USA
Investigation
- Public
- Highschool pupils, New York State, USA, 1960
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 5204
- Non Response
- 1%
- Assessment
- Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
On the whole, how happy would you say you are.....?
4 very happy
3 fairly happy
2 not very happy
1 very unhappy - Classification:
- O-HL-u-sq-v-4-b
- Author's label:
- Happiness
- Remarks:
- 35% very happy, 59% fairly happy, 6% not very happy or unhappy.
- Full text:
-
Self report on single question:
"In general, how would you say you feel most of the time - in good spirits or in low spirits....?"
5 very good spirits
4 fairly good spirits
3 neither good spirits nor low spirits
2 fairly low spirits
1 very low spirits. - Classification:
- A-AOL-g-sq-v-5-a
- Author's label:
- Usual mood
- Remarks:
- 35% very happy, 59% fairly happy, 6% not happy.