Nelson (1982): study US 1995
Publication
- Author(s):
- Nelson, G.
- Title:
- Coping with the Loss of the Father.
- Source:
- Journal of Family Issues, 1982, Vol. 3, 41 - 60
Investigation
- Public
- Scientists , university, USA 1995
- Sample
- Non-probability accidental sample
- Respondents
- N = 2700
- Non Response
- 86%
- Assessment
-
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Distributed in university
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on 3 questions
A I am generally happy with my life
B Although I have my ups and downs, in general I feel good about my life
C I lead a meaningful and fulfilling life
Scoring:
5 strongly agree
4 agree
3 agree nor disagree
2 disagree
1 strongly disagree
Computation: A+B+C / 3 - Classification:
- O-Sum-g-mq-v-5-a
- Author's label:
- Satisfaction with life in general
- Page in publication:
- 156,158
- Error estimates:
- Cronbach's alpha = .91
- Observed distribution
- Summary Statistics
- On original range 5 - 25 On range 0-10
- Mean:
- 4.10 -
- SD:
- 0.75 -