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Kennedy et al. (1978): study CA Edmonton CMA 1977

Publication

Author(s):
Kennedy, L.W.; Kinzel, C.; Northcott, H.C.
Title:
Subjective Evaluation of Well-Being: Problems and Prospects.
Source:
Social Indicators Research, 1978, Vol. 5, 457 - 474

Investigation

Public
18+ aged, general public, City of Edmonton, Canada, 1977
Sample
Probability multi-stage cluster sample
Respondents
N = 335
Non Response
not reported
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
Highly structured

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

"All in all, how satisfied are you with your life these days.....?"
1  very dissatisfied
2
3
4
5
6
7  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-c-sq-n-7-b
Author's label:
Overall satisfaction with life
Remarks:
Ms = 8.8
N   = 335

Scores 5+6+7: 86%
Page in publication:
461
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 1%,   2: 2%,   3: 2%,   4: 10%,   5: 26%,   6: 37%,   7: 22%   (total 100%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 7 On range 0-10
Mean:
5.60 8.80
SD:
0.66 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with friendships