Medley (1976): study US 1971
Publication
- Author(s):
- Medley, M.L.
- Title:
- Satisfaction with Life among Persons 65 Years and Older: A Causal Model.
- Source:
- Journal of Gerontology, 1976, Vol. 31, 448 - 455
Investigation
- Public
- 65+ aged, USA, 1971
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 301
- Non Response
- -
- Assessment
-
Interview: face-to-face
Structured interview
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on 9 questions:
A. "How satisfied are you with your life as a whole these days?"
(Answer options not reported)
B. Eight questions about how Ss feel about present life in terms
of :
- interesting ------------------- boring
- enjoyable ------------------- miserable
- worthwhile -------------------- useless
- friendly -------------------------- lonely
- full --------------------------------- empty
- hopeful ------------------------- discouraging
- rewarding ---------------------- disappointing
- brings out the best in me-- does not give me a chance
Response options 1 - 7 numerical scales
Summation: Equal weights for A and B. Precise summation: not reported. - Classification:
- O-Sum-c-mq-*-*-c
- Author's label:
- Satisfaction with life as a whole
- Remarks:
- Males M= 122 SD = 24.03 Ms'= 8.1 Females M= 116.67 SD= 25.31 Ms'= 7.7