Palmore (1969): study US NorthCarolina 1955
Publication
- Author(s):
- Palmore, E.B.
- Title:
- Physical, Mental and Social Factors in Predicting Longevity.
- Source:
- The Gerontologist, 1969, Vol. 9, 103 - 108
Investigation
- Public
- 60-94 aged, North Carolina, USA 1955-59
- Survey name
- Unnamed study
- Sample
- Non-probability sample (unspecified)
- Respondents
- N = 265
- Non Response
- Assessment
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Multiple assesment methods
2-day series of physical, psychiatric and psycholocial examinations, laboratory tests and social history interviews Follow-up of survival over 13 years
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
Here is a picture of a ladder. Suppose we say that the top of the ladder (9) represents the best possible life for you and the bottom (0) represents the worst possible life for you. Where on the ladder do you feel personally stand at the present time?
[ 9 ] best possible life for you
[ 8 ]
[ 7 ]
[ 6 ]
[ 5 ]
[ 4 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 2 ]
[ 1 ]
[ 0 ] worst possible life for you
Name: Cantril's self anchoring ladder rating of life (adapted version) - Classification:
- C-BW-c-sq-l-10-ca