Makarczyk (1962): study PL 1960
Publication
- Author(s):
- Makarczyk, W.
- Title:
- Factors affecting Life Satisfaction among People in Poland.
- Source:
- Polish Sociological Bulletin, 1962, Vol. 1, 105 - 116
Investigation
- Public:
- Adults, general public, students and peasants excluded, Poland, 1960
- Sample:
- Respondents:
- N = 2387
- Non Response:
- 5%
- Assessment:
- Questionnaire: paper
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Selfreport on single question:
How satisfied are you with your life in general?
1 very dissatisfied
2
3
4
5 very satisfied - Classification:
- O-SLu-u-sq-n-5-a
- Author's label:
- Satisfaction with life in general.
- Page in publication:
- 106
- Observed distribution
- Frequencies
- 1: 4.8%, 2: 15%, 3: 10.9%, 4: 52.9%, 5: 16.9% (total 100.5%)
- Summary Statistics
- On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
- Mean:
- 3.59 5.96
- SD:
- 1.09 1.78
Correlational Findings
Current mental complaints
Perceived availability of social support
Worries about work