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Sheykhi (2006): study IR Tehran 2001 /1

Publication

Author(s):
Sheykhi, M.T.
Title:
A Sociological Review of the Reflections and Dimensions of Quality of Life of the Widows in Tehran.
Source:
Social Indicators Research, 2006, Vol. 78, 251 - 270

Investigation

Public
20-79 aged widows, Tehran, Iran, 2001
Sample
Probability simple random sample
Respondents
N = 250
Non Response
not reported
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
face-to-face interview if necessary

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question;

Are you satisfied with your life?
4  very much
3  much
2  to some extend
1  not at all
Classification:
O-SLu-u-sq-v-4-c
Remarks:
note that the sum of all percentages is equal to 104.0%
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 8.8%,   2: 54.8%,   3: 24.8%,   4: 15.6%   (total 104%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 4 On range 0-10
Mean:
2.45 7.17
SD:
0.85 2.01