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Correlational findings

Study Evans & Kelley (2002): study AU 1984

Public
18+ aged, general public, Australia, 1984-2001
Survey name
AU-National Social Sciences
Sample
Respondents
N = 26009
Non Response
35-40%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Preliminary letter announcing the survey, followed by the posted questionnaire and if necessary 4 follow-up maillings.

Correlate

Authors's Label
Age
Our Classification
Operationalization
Years based on the date of birth

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-u-sq-v-8-b b = +.03 O-DT-u-sq-v-8-b Beta = +.02 B and beta controlled for:
- Gender
- Migration
- Family of origin:
  - Parent's education
  - Parent divorced
- Current family situation:
   - Marital status:
      - Married (1st, 2nd, de facto)
      - Widowed
      - Divorced
- Family size
- Church attendence (ln)
O-DT-u-sq-v-8-b b = Women: B= +.01; Beta=  ns
Men:   B= +.05; Beta=+.04

B and beta not significant when additionally controlled for church attendance, denomination, charity work, education, income,labor force participation and employment conditions.
O-DT-u-sq-v-8-b Beta =