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Studies

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 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with tourism services Satisfaction with leisure services Satisfaction with travel/tourism experiences Satisfaction with leisure activities Satisfaction with leisure life Satisfaction with leisure activities Satisfaction with non-leisure domains Satisfaction with multiple domains of life Satisfaction with travel/tourism on life satisfaction Satisfaction with multiple domains of life