Study Headey et al. (1993): study AU AU Victoria 1981
- Public
- 18-65 aged, Victoria, Australia, followed 1981 to 1987
- Sample
- Respondents
- N = 419
- Non Response
- Assessment
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Interview: face-to-face
In 1981 942 panel members were selected. By 1987 649 members remained. In 1987 a supplementary mail questionnaire, used to measure depression and anxiety, netted 419 replies. Mailed questionnaire at T4 to measure depression/anxiety
Correlate
- Authors's Label
- Satisfaction with Life (SWLS) scale
- Our Classification
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- Operationalization
- Cognitive measure of life satisfaction, comprising five items:
a In most ways my life is close to ideal
b The conditions of my life are excellent
c I am satisfied with my life
d So far, I have gotten the important things I want in life
e If I could live my life over, I would change nothing'
Answers rated: 7=strongly agree to 1=strongly disagree