Headey et al. (1991): study AU AU Victoria 1981

Publication

Author(s):

Headey, B.; Veenhoven, R.; Wearing, A.J.

Title:

Top-down versus Bottom-up Theories of Subjective Well-Being.

Source:

Social Indicators Research, 1991, Vol. 24, 81 - 100

Investigation

Public:

18-65 aged, general public, Victoria, Australia, followed 1981-1987

Sample:

Probability stratified sample

Respondents:

N = 942

Non Response:

Assessment:

Questionnaire: paper

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Selfreport on single question asked twice

'How do you feel about your life as a whole?'
1  terrible
2  very unhappy
3  unhappy
4  mostly dissatisfied
5  mixed feelings
6  mostly satisfied
7  pleased
8  very pleased
9  delighted

Classification:

O-DT-u-sqt-v-9-a

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Marriage Satisfaction with marriage Job Satisfaction with work-as-a-whole Standard of Living Satisfaction with standard of living Leisure Satisfaction with activity pattern
Satisfaction with leisure activities Friendship Satisfaction with friends
Satisfaction with personal contacts Health