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Lengyel et al. (2009): study CA 2000

Publication

Author(s):
Lengyel, C.O.; Oberik Blatz, A.K.; Tate, R. B.
Title:
The Relationships Between Food Group Consumption, Self-Rated Health, and Life Satisfaction of Community-Dwelling Canadian Older Men: The Manitoba Follow-Up Study
Source:
Journal of Nutrition for the Elderly, 2009 Vol. 28, 158-173

Investigation

Public
80+ aged World War II veterans, Canada 2000
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 1630
Non Response
1345
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
The survey was mailed in May 2000, and again in July 2000, to all living members of Manitoba Follow-Up study.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How would you describe your satisfaction with life in general at present......?
1  bad
2  poor
3  fair
4  good
5  excellent
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-v-5-t
Author's label:
life satisfaction
Page in publication:
161, 162
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 0.3%,   2: 1.8%,   3: 9.8%,   4: 53.6%,   5: 34.5%   (total 100%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
4.20 -
SD:
0.71 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Consumption of vegetables and fruits