Dixon et al. (1984): study US 1979
Publication
- Author(s):
- Dixon, R.D.; Hepburn, M.J.; Lowery, R.C.; Sabella, J.C.
- Title:
- Fisherman's Wives: A Case Study of a Middle Atlantic Coastal Fishing Community.
- Source:
- Sex Roles, 1984, Vol. 10, 33 - 52
Investigation
- Public
- Fishermen and wives, and non-fishermen's wives controls, U.S.A., 1979
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 271
- Non Response
- 1 to 2%, mostly by absence
- Assessment
-
Interview: face-to-face
Interrogation; both personal interview and questionnaire
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on single question:
".....personal standing on quality-of-life ladder..."
(Full lead item not reported)
[ 5 ] best possible
[ 4 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 2 ]
[ 1 ] worst possible
Name: Cantril's self anchoring ladder rating (adapted version) - Classification:
- C-BW-?-sq-l-5-a
- Author's label:
- Quality of life