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Studies

Angel & Angel (1992): study US 1988

Publication

Author(s):
Angel, Jacqueline L.; Angel, R.J.
Title:
Age at Migration, Social Connections, and Well-Being among Elderly Hispanics.
Source:
Journal of Aging and Health, 1992, Vol. 4, 480-499

Investigation

Public
65+aged, Hispanics, United States, 1988
Survey name
National Survey of Hispanic Elderly 1988
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 2019
Non Response
20%
Assessment
Interview: Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
Respondents were given their choice of English or Spanish as the interview language.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

In general, how satisfied are you with your life these days? Would you way that you are....?
4  very satisfied
3  somewhat satisfied
2  somewhat dissatisfied
1  very dissatisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-v-4-aa
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Page in publication:
486

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Life course stage at migration Migration generation
Migration at young age
Hispanic ethnicity Ethnic status in the USA Age Age difference among elderly Gender Sexe: male (vs female) Household income Household income Missing income Later source of income
Income from social security
Negative/Zero income
Education Level of school-education Social activities Current contacts with friends
Participation in church
Socializing