Mitchell (1972): study HK 1967

Publication

Author(s):

Mitchell, R.E.

Title:

Levels of Emotional Strain in East Asian Cities.

Source:

Asian Folklore & Social Life Monographs, The Orient Cultural Service, 1972, Taipei, Formosa

Investigation

Public

18+ aged, general public, Hong Kong, 1967

Sample

Probability multi-stage cluster sample

Respondents

N = 3966

Non Response

21%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

Do you feel your life at present is.....?
4  very happy
3  quite happy
2  quite unhappy
1  very unhappy

Classification:

O-HL-c-sq-v-4-a

Author's label:

Happiness

Remarks:

range from 0 -3.
Per cent who are quite or very happy : 67%

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Male sex Sex: male (vs female) Physical health Global health self-rating Hostility Aggressive, angry Educational level Level of school-education Family income Household income Downward mobility Inter-generational mobility Respectable job Attitudes to current job
Current socio-economic status Perceived relative income Relative income Helpfulness Kind Schooling Attitudes to one's education Emotional illness Current mental complaints Be a good family person Perceived opportunities for contacts
Sociable
Relative superiority
Satisfaction with oneself-as-a-person