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Studies

Zullig et al. (2005): study US SouthCarolina 2005

Publication

Author(s):
Zullig, K.J.; Drane, J.W.; Huebner, E.S.; Valois, R.F.
Title:
Adolescent Health-Related Quality of Life and Perceived Satisfaction with Life.
Source:
Quality of Life Research, 2005, Vol. 14, 1573 - 1584

Investigation

Public
13-18 aged high school students, public high schools grades 9-12, South Carolina, USA, 200?
Sample
Probability systematic sample
Respondents
N = 4914
Non Response
7.86%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Questionnaire completed in class

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

I would describe my satisfaction with my overall life as..
1  terrible
2  unhappy
3  mostly dissatisfied
4 mixed ( equally satisfied and dissatisfied)
5  mostly satisfied
6  pleased
7  delighted

Item in Huebner's BMSLSS 'Multidimensional Student Life satisfaction Scale'
Classification:
O-DT-u-sq-v-7-e
Author's label:
satisfaction with life
Page in publication:
11

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Self-rated health