Pitkälä et al. (2004): study FI 1989
Publication
- Author(s):
- Pitkälä, K.H.; Laakkonen, M.L.; Strandberg, T.E.
- Title:
- Positive Life Orientation as a Predictor of 10-Year Outcome in an Aged Population.
- Source:
- Journal of Clinical Epidemiology, 2004, Vol. 57, 409 - 414
Investigation
- Public:
- 75-85 aged, Helsinki, Finland followed 1989-1999, ( T1 1989, T2 1994, T3 1999)
- Sample:
- Probability stratified sample
- Respondents:
- N = 491
- Non Response:
- 18%
- Assessment:
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Interview: face-to-face
Also postal questionnaire and clininal examination.
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
I am satisfied with my life today
0 no
1 don't know
2 yes
Item in Munsh Happiness inventory - Classification:
- O-SLu-md-sq-v-2-b