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Studies

Estwing-Ferrans & Powers (1992): study US 1987

Publication

Author(s):
Estwing-Ferrans, C.; Powers, M.J.
Title:
Psychometric Assessment of the Quality of Life Index.
Source:
Research in Nursing & Health, 1992, Vol. 15, 29 - 38

Investigation

Public
Renal patients, USA 199?
Sample
Probability systematic sample
Respondents
N = 349
Non Response
54%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Overall, how satisfied are you with your life in general?
1  very dissatisfied
2  dissatisfied
3  somewhat dissatisfied
4  somewhat satisfied
5  satisfied
6  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-g-sq-v-6-a
Author's label:
Life satisfaction
Page in publication:
32

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with health and functioning Satisfaction with multiple domains of life
Satisfaction with health
Satisfaction with Socio-economic situation. Satisfaction with multiple domains of life Satisfaction with Psychological/Spritual Satisfaction with multiple domains of life Satisfaction with family. Satisfaction with family of relatives Satisfaction with your happiness in general. O-HL by O-SL Satisfaction with yourself in general. Morphological characteristics Satisfaction with peace of mind. Solidary, cooperative Satisfaction with achievements of personal goals. Successful (vs failure)
Satisfaction with goal-achievement
O-SL by C-RG