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Studies

Bowen & Orthner (1986): study US 1981

Publication

Author(s):
Bowen, G.L.; Orthner, D.K.
Title:
Single Parents in the U.S. Airforce.
Source:
Family Relations, 1986, Vol. 35, 45 - 52

Investigation

Public
Single parents, Airforce, USA, 1981
Sample
Probability stratified sample
Respondents
N = 157
Non Response
20%
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
Structured interview

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

".....satisfaction with life in general....."
( Full question not reported )
5  very satisfied
4  satisfied
3  mixed feelings
2  dissatisfied
1  very dissatisfied
Classification:
O-SL?-?-sq-v-5-c
Author's label:
Life satisfaction
Remarks:
80% satisfied. Full distribution not reported.
Page in publication:
46

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding military rank Current involvement in military life
'Objective' socio-economic status