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Headey et al. (1991): study AU AU Victoria 1981

Publication

Author(s):
Headey, B.; Veenhoven, R.; Wearing, A.J.
Title:
Top-down versus Bottom-up Theories of Subjective Well-Being.
Source:
Social Indicators Research, 1991, Vol. 24, 81 - 100

Investigation

Public
18-65 aged, general public, Victoria, Australia, followed 1981-1987
Survey name
AU Australian QOL Panel Study Waves 1981, 1983, 1985, 1987
Sample
Probability stratified sample
Respondents
N = 942
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question asked twice

'How do you feel about your life as a whole?'
1  terrible
2  very unhappy
3  unhappy
4  mostly dissatisfied
5  mixed feelings
6  mostly satisfied
7  pleased
8  very pleased
9  delighted
Classification:
O-DT-u-sqt-v-9-a
Author's label:
Li-satisfaction
Remarks:
Assessed twice durung the interview
Page in publication:
84
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 9 On range 0-10
Mean:
7.10 7.62
SD:
- -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with Marriage: earlier, later