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Studies

Veroff et al. (1962): study US 1957

Publication

Author(s):
Veroff, J.; Feld, S.; Surin, G.
Title:
Dimensions of subjective adjustment.
Source:
Journal of Abnormal and Social Psychology, 1962, Vol. 64, 192 - 205

Investigation

Public
21+ aged, married, with childeren, USA, 1957
Sample
Respondents
N = 797
Non Response
-
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
Structured interview

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:
  
Taking all together: how happy would you say you are? Would you say you are?
3  very happy
2  pretty happy
1  not too happy
Classification:
O-HL-u-sq-v-3-a
Author's label:
Happiness

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Negative orientationto children