Study Williams (2003): study US 1986

Public

24+ aged, USA, followed 1986-1994

Sample

Respondents

N = 2348

Non Response

n=723 in 1989 and 1994.

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face

Correlate

Authors's Label

Marital harmony

Our Classification

Operationalization

Self report on two questions:
a: Taking all things together, how satisfied are you with your marriage?
b: How much does your spouse make you feel loved and cared for?
c: How much is he/she willing to listen when you want to talk about your worries or problems?

Observed Relation with Happiness