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Studies

Brown & Kasser (2005): study US 2005

Publication

Author(s):
Brown, K.W.; Kasser, T.
Title:
Are Psychological and Ecological Well-Being Compatible? The Role of Values, Mindfulness, and Lifestyle.
Source:
Social Indicators Research, 2005, Vol. 74, 349 - 368

Investigation

Public
10+ aged, middle and high school students, USA
Sample
Non-probability accidental sample
Respondents
N = 206
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How would you say you are feeling these days?
1  very unhappy
2  unhappy
3  neither unhappy nor happy
4  happy
5  very happy
Classification:
M-FH-c-sq-v-5-c
Author's label:
subjective wellbeing

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Materialism Materialistic values Generosity Terminal values Ecologically responsible behavior Current sustainable behavior