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Studies

Koralewicz & Zagorski (2009): study PL 2007

Publication

Author(s):
Koralewicz, J.; Zagorski, K.
Title:
Living Conditions and Optimistic Orientation of Poles.
Source:
International Journal of Sociology, 2009, Vol. 39, 10 - 44

Investigation

Public
Adults, general public, Poland, 2007
Sample
Probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 1000
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
Not reported.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Are you generally satisfied with your life as a whole?
1  very dissatisfied
2  rather dissatisfied
3  somewhat satisfied
4  rather satisfied
5  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-g-sq-v-5-b
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life in general
Page in publication:
15
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 0.5%,   2: 2.8%,   3: 23.4%,   4: 55.3%,   5: 18.1%   (total 100.1%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
3.88 7.09
SD:
0.75 1.25
Full text:
Self report on 9 questions

Experience of (full text not reported:
A  nervousness
B  discouragement, boredom
C  lack of control over own life
D  helplessness
E  unhappiness
F  rage
G  satisfaction, things went well
H  certainty that all is well
I   pride in accomplishment
J  curiosity

Rated
4  very often
3  often
2  rarely
1  almost never, never

Computation: Average with score on negative items reversed
Classification:
A-AB-?-mq-v-4-a
Author's label:
Psychological well-being
Page in publication:
21,22
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 4 On range 0-10
Mean:
2.81 -
SD:
- -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with friends and acquaintances