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Studies

Walters & McKenry (1985): study US 1983

Publication

Author(s):
Walters, C.M.; McKenry, P.C.
Title:
Predictors of Life Satisfaction Among Rural and Urban Employed Mothers: A Research Note.
Source:
Journal of Marriage and the Family, 1985, Vol. 47, 1067 - 1071

Investigation

Public
Employed mothers, rural and urban areas USA,1983
Sample
Probability stratified sample
Respondents
N = 237
Non Response
29%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

".......describe your present life......."
(Full question not reported)
7   rewarding
6
5
4
3
2
1   disappointing
Classification:
O-SL?-?-sq-n-7-a
Author's label:
Life satisfaction
Remarks:
Rural   M = 5,36  SD = 1,26;  Urban M = 5,37   SD = 1,14
Page in publication:
1069
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 7 On range 0-10
Mean:
5.36 -
SD:
- -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Rural vs Urban