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Studies

Goudy et al. (1975): study US 1964

Publication

Author(s):
Goudy, W.J.; Keith, P.M.; Powers, E.A.
Title:
The Work-Satisfaction, Retirement-Attitude Typology: Profile Examination.
Source:
Experimental Aging Research, 1975, Vol. 1, 267 - 279

Investigation

Public
50+, employed, male, USA 1964
Sample
Probability stratified sample
Respondents
N = 1868
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How do you feel things have worked out for you generally?
4  very well
3  fairly well
2  not very well
1  not at all well
Classification:
M-CO-h-sq-v-4-a
Author's label:
Morale
Remarks:
54% very well.
Page in publication:
273

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Work-retirement attitudinal types