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Makarczyk (1962): study PL 1960

Publication

Author(s):
Makarczyk, W.
Title:
Factors affecting Life Satisfaction among People in Poland.
Source:
Polish Sociological Bulletin, 1962, Vol. 1, 105 - 116

Investigation

Public
Adults, general public, students and peasants excluded, Poland, 1960
Sample
Respondents
N = 2387
Non Response
5%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you with your life in general?
1  very dissatisfied
2
3
4
5  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-u-sq-n-5-a
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life in general.
Page in publication:
106
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 4.8%,   2: 15%,   3: 10.9%,   4: 52.9%,   5: 16.9%   (total 100.5%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
3.59 -
SD:
1.09 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Nervousness