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Correlational findings

Study Linn & McGranahan (1980): study US 1984

Public
Physicians, California, USA, 1984
Survey name
Unnamed study
Sample
Respondents
N = 211
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire. Detail on measurement taken from Linn et all, 1986 'Health habits and coping behaviors among practicing physicians'. Western Journal of Medicine, 1986, vol. 144, 484-489

Correlate

Authors's Label
Active Coping
Our Classification
Distribution
M = Using calendars etc 3.75, Religious services 1.76, Reading etc 4.49
Operationalization
Selfreported of typical behaviors in the past 6 month to make one feel better:
- Using special calendars, making lists or using other devices to become better organized
- Attending religious services or activities
- Reading non work-related books and magazines other than daily newspapers
Rated: never(1) to daily (6)

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-u-sq-v-7-a r = +.13 p < .05