Entry:

Mancini, Jay A., "Life Satisfaction Among Middle-Aged Adults: A Research Note," Long Term Care and Health Services Administration Quarterly, (December, 1980), 290-295.


Abstract:

The correlates of life satisfaction in middle age are similar to those previously found to be important for the well-being of other adults.

GSS Years:

1975

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
AGE

AGE OF RESPONDENT

RACE

RACE OF RESPONDENT

MARITAL

MARITAL STATUS

EDUC

HIGHEST YEAR OF SCHOOL COMPLETED

WRKSTAT

LABOR FRCE STATUS

CHILDS

NUMBER OF CHILDREN

RINCOME

RESPONDENTS INCOME

SEX

RESPONDENTS SEX

SATHOBBY

"NON-WORKING ACTIVITIES

SATFAM

FAMILY LIFE

HEALTH

CONDITION OF HEALTH

SATFIN

SATISFACTION WITH FINANCIAL SITUATION

HAPPY

GENERAL HAPPINESS

LIFE

IS LIFE EXCITING OR DULL