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Correlational findings

Study Sullivan et al. (2000): study NL 1993

Public
57+ aged, The Netherlands, 1993
Sample
Respondents
N = 5279
Non Response
50%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Interview and mailed questionnaire. Happiness question on mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label
Physical functional status
Our Classification
Operationalization
SF-20 Physical function scale score

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks C-BW-c-sq-l-10-a r = +.30 p < .00 C-BW-c-sq-l-10-a Beta = -.04 Beta controled for:
- Number of chronic medical conditions
- Symptom status
- Activity interference
- SF-20 social function
- Perceived health

Estimated causal paths:
- direct    -.04
- indirect  +.16