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Studies

Critelli (1977): study US 1975

Publication

Author(s):
Critelli, J.W.
Title:
Romantic Attraction and Happiness.
Source:
Psychological Reports, 1977, Vol. 41, 721 - 722

Investigation

Public
Dating couples, midwest university, USA, 1975
Sample
Respondents
N = 61
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Lead item not reported
1  unhappy
2  not very happy
3  fairly happy
4  happy
5  very happy
Classification:
O-H?-c-sq-v-5-a
Author's label:
Present happiness
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
4.30 8.30
SD:
- -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Previous happiness In specific periods in the past Dating love Love-feelings General love Love-feelings