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Correlational findings

Study Schaefer & Bayley (1963): study US 1929 /1

Public
Girls, followed from age 0 to 18, Berkely, California, USA, 1929-47
Sample
Respondents
N = 19
Non Response
Assessment
Multiple assesment methods
Observations of behavior and interviews in childhood and adolescence

Correlate

Authors's Label
Cheerfulness
Our Classification
Remarks
Happiness measure type A-CA
Operationalization
Rating by four judges on the basis of notes on observations and interviews between age 12-18.

Ratings were made on two bi=polar 7 point adjective scales. Sumscore based on ratings of:
- gloomy
- not cheerfull

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-Sum-g-rc-v-7-a r = +.60 p < .05 Overall happiness assessed in the same vein.
Sumscore of ratings on the adjectives:
- discontented
- unhappy
- dissatisfied
- complaining