The purpose of this study was to examine happiness and social
determinants across age cohorts in Taiwan. The data were obtained
from the 2011 Taiwan Social Change Survey (aged 18 +, n = 2,199).
The social determinants of happiness included socioeconomic status
and social connection. Happiness was not different across the age
groups. Receiving less family support, less formal support, more
social trust and more control over life were significant for the
younger group. Being married and having more social participation
were significant for the middle-aged. Receiving less family support
and having a higher economic status were significant for the older
group.
Study was: Happiness and social determinants across age cohorts
in Taiwan by Hui-Chuan Hsu, Wen-Chiung Chang, Young-Sook Chong
Question:
Read
the Discussion, Limitations,
and Future Research sections of the article. The
section discusses the limitations and recommendations for future
research. Select any one recommendation and explain how you would
design a study based on that recommendation from the article.What
are the variables? How would you measure those variables (level of
measurement – nominal, ordinal, ratio, interval)? What will be the
hypothesis? Determine which statistical analysis you would propose
and explain why.