Peretti & Wilson (1975): study US 1973
Publication
- Author(s):
- Peretti, P.O.; Wilson, C.
- Title:
- Voluntary and Involuntary Retirement of Aged Males and Their Effect on Emotional Satisfaction, Usefulness, Self-Image, Emotional Stability and Interpersonal Relationships.
- Source:
- International Journal of Aging and Human Development, 1975, Vol. 6, 38 - 51
Investigation
- Public
- 60-70 aged living in a retirement home, USA, 197?
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 140
- Non Response
- Assessment
-
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
First questionaire and later also a face-to-face interview, both in the lounge of the residence
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on 7 questions:
Questions are indicative for contentment, good spirits, happiness and satisfaction with present status or condition.
(Full items not reported)
Response options:
no = 1
yes = 2
Summation:
On basis of these questions Ss were dichotomized in;
b emotionally satisfied
a not emotionally satisfied. - Classification:
- M-ACO-c-mq-v-2-a
- Author's label:
- Emotional satisfaction.