Study Nelson (1982): study US 1995

Public

Scientists , university, USA 1995

Sample

Respondents

N = 2700

Non Response

86%

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Distributed in university

Correlate

Authors's Label

Satisfaction with leisure life

Our Classification

Error Estimates

Cronbach's alpha: A=.73; B=.66

Distribution

1: M= 3,,9; SD=0,90; 2: M= 3,3; SD=1,06; 3: M=4,3; SD=0,77; 4: M=3,3; SD=1,06; 5: M=3,3; SD=1,06; 6: M=4,1; SD=0,88

Operationalization

Selfreport on following questions related to:

A: LEISURE EXPERIENCES AT HOME
1. I do things that are fulfilling when I'm off work
2. Lately, I have been feeling very good about the way I spend my leisure time after work
3. Leisure time after work is very important to me

B: LEISURE EXPERIENCES AT LARGE
4. Recently I have been spending quality leisure time in general - after work as well as going on vacations
5. I am the kind of person who knows how to enjoy leisure time anytime and anywhere
6. Leisure time after work and going away on vacation trips are very important to me. My life becomes very stressful without leisure

Answers rated on a 5-point numerical scale

Observed Relation with Happiness