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Studies

Palisi (1985): study ZZ Western nations 1977 /2

Publication

Author(s):
Palisi, B.J.
Title:
Formal and Informal Participation in Urban Areas.
Source:
Journal of Social Psychology, 1985, Vol. 125, 429 - 477

Investigation

Public
Males, metropolitan areas: London, Los Angeles and Sydney, 1977-80
Sample
Probability systematic sample
Respondents
N = 752
Non Response
67%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single  question:

"......happiness during past few weeks....." (full lead not reported)
4  very happy
3
2
1  not too happy
Classification:
M-FH-cm-sq-v-4-a
Author's label:
Happiness

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Combined interactionscale Current total social participation Combined intimacy scale Frequency of intimate contacts Social relationship variables Current total social participation