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:
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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
Satisfaction with leisure activities
Satisfaction with personal contacts