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Studies

Manning-Gibbs (1972): study US 1946

Publication

Author(s):
Manning-Gibbs, B.A.
Title:
Relative Deprivation and Self-Reported Happiness of Blacks: 1946-1966.
Source:
Unpublished PhD Dissertation, University of Texas, 1972, Austin, USA

Investigation

Public
Adults, general public, USA, 1946-1966
Sample
Respondents
N = 25617
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

"In general, how happy would you say you are....."?

Response options not reported
Classification:
O-SLu-g-sq-n-10-c
Author's label:
Happiness.
Remarks:
1946: 40% happy, 1956: 52% happy, 1966: 46% very happy.

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Age