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Studies

Rose (1955): study US 1952

Publication

Author(s):
Rose, A.M.
Title:
Factors Associated with the Life Satisfaction of Middle-Class, Middle-Aged Persons.
Source:
Marriage and Family Living, 1955, Vol. 17, 15 - 19

Investigation

Public
Married couples, middle aged, middle-class, USA, 1952-53
Sample
Respondents
N = 416
Non Response
50 %
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Administered at home and rating by children.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

In general, how satisfied are you with your life.....?
5  very satisfied
4  satisfied
3  average
2  somewhat dissatisfied
1  very dissatisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-g-sq-v-5-a
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Number of children