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Correlational findings

Study Bennett (1970): study US 1969

Public
Nuns, Catholic congregations, USA, 1969
Sample
Respondents
N = 963
Non Response
11,5%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Mailed questionnaire

Correlate

Authors's Label
Considering depature from the convent
Our Classification
Distribution
1=60%< 2=23%, 3=10%, 4=5%, 5=2%
Operationalization
Selfreport on single question: During the past six months, which of the following would best describe feelings or thoughts you have had about leaving religious life?
1: I have not considered leaving
2: I have considered leaving but not seriously
3: I have seriously considered leaving but have decided against it
4: I have seriously considered leaving and may do so
5. I will probably leave

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-HL-c-sq-v-3-f r = -.47 p < .001