Goudy & Goudeau (1981): study US 1975
Publication
- Author(s):
- Goudy, W.J.; Goudeau, J.F.
- Title:
- Social Ties and Life Satisfaction of Older Persons: Another Evaluation.
- Source:
- Journal of Gerontological Social Work, 1981, Vol. 4, 35 - 50
Investigation
- Public
- 50+ aged, general public, North-Central Iowa, USA, 1975
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 2321
- Non Response
- 11.3%
- Assessment
-
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
Taking everything into consideration, how satisfied are you with life in general at the present time? Would you say you are.....?
5 extremely satisfied
4 very satisfied
3 fairly satisfied
2 slightly satisfied
1 not satisfied - Classification:
- O-SLW-c-sq-v-5-d
- Author's label:
- Life satisfaction