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Correlational findings

Study Michalos (1986): study CA 1984

Public
60+ aged, rural districts, Canada, 1984
Sample
Respondents
N = 457
Non Response
47%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Correlate

Authors's Label
Satisfaction with friendships
Our Classification
Related specification variables
Operationalization
Closed question on satisfaction with quality and quantity of contacts with friends, rated on a 7-point scale. 1: terrible..7: delightful.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-DT-c-sq-v-7-aa Beta = +.13 p < .01 ß controlled for self-esteem and satisfaction with: health, financial security, housing, spouse. O-HL-u-sq-v-7-a Beta = +.15 p < .01 ß controlled for self-esteem and satisfaction with: health, financial security, housing, spouse. O-DT-c-sq-v-7-aa Beta = +.17 p < .01 Females O-HL-u-sq-v-7-a Beta = +.19 p < .01 Males