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Title: The Happiness Syndrome: Methodological and Substantive Issues in the Study of Social-Psychological Well-being in Adulthood
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1. George, Linda K.
The Happiness Syndrome: Methodological and Substantive Issues in the Study of Social-Psychological Well-being in Adulthood
Gerontologist 19,2 (April, 1979): 210-216.
Also: http://gerontologist.oxfordjournals.org/content/19/2/210.abstract
Cohort(s): NLS General
Publisher: Gerontological Society of America
Keyword(s): Gender Differences; Happiness (see Positive Affect/Optimism); Income; Job Satisfaction; Life Satisfaction; Marital Status; Racial Differences; Well-Being

The major concepts and issues involved with life satisfaction measures are delineated. Also, six national data sources which could be used to analyze these measures are described including: Harris; QAL, Development and Measurement of Social Indicators, 1972-1973; NLS 1966-1976; Longitudinal Retirement History Survey 1969, 1971, 1973
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George, Linda K. "The Happiness Syndrome: Methodological and Substantive Issues in the Study of Social-Psychological Well-being in Adulthood." Gerontologist 19,2 (April, 1979): 210-216.