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Studies

Gordon & Hall (1974): study US 1971

Publication

Author(s):
Gordon, F.E.; Hall, D.T.
Title:
Self-Image and Stereotypes of Femininity: Their Relationship to Women's Role Conflicts and Coping.
Source:
Journal of Applied Psychology, 1974, Vol. 59, 241 - 243

Investigation

Public
Married female graduates of liberal arts college, Univ. of Connecticut, USA,1971
Sample
Respondents
N = 229
Non Response
49%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

In general, how happy would you say you are.....?
1  very unhappy
2
3
4
5  very happy

Labels of other response options not reported
Classification:
O-HL-g-sq-v-5-a
Author's label:
Happiness.

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Emotionality: level of emotion Intensity of affects Self image of a feminine woman Gender-role attitudes Perceived male image of a feminine woman Gender-role attitudes Self-image Self-characterization