Thursday, September 17, 2009

Happiness Survey Results

On Friday, September 11, 2009, I hosted a happiness survey on my blog, using the tools on SurveyMonkey. Here are the statistics.

A total of 14 persons responded to the survey, but only 12 completed the questionnaire. Out of these 11, five were males and the remaining seven were females.

If you still remember, the questionnaire was divided into three sections. Section A asked negative questions. The more you disagree with the statements, the happier you are.

Sample questions:

I am not particularly optimistic about the future.

I do not have particular happy memories of the past.


Section B asked positive questions. The more you agree with the statements, the happier you are.

Sample questions:

I feel that life is very rewarding.

I have very warm feelings towards almost everyone.


Section C asked you to specify your gender and age groups.

I have devised a rating scale such that the higher the score, the happier one is. Maximum score is 6. And here are the results:

Average score: 4.45

Male average: 4.02

Female average: 4.75



P/S Many thanks to all the participants.
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19 comments:

  1. Anonymous9/17/2009 8:22 AM

    So females are happier people? :)

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  2. Grass9/17/2009 8:24 AM

    Is there any respondent with score less than 3? I guess there should not be.

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  3. 迷迭香9/17/2009 8:51 AM

    glad to be on the fairer side...^_^

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  4. wenn9/17/2009 8:56 AM

    well..just be happy and stay happy..

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  5. Anonymous9/17/2009 10:30 AM

    Funny that women are happier! :$

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  6. xin9/17/2009 11:13 AM

    wow! most of us are happy! does it mean that females are easier to be pleased? LOL

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  7. khengsiong9/17/2009 11:51 AM

    Hi all,
    The sample size is too small to be conclusive. If we get 50 men and 50 women answer, then we are more sure.

    Basically, I just want to show you the tool and method.

    Grass
    Nobody below 3.

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  8. 花木兰9/17/2009 1:45 PM

    那天你叫我玩，我没玩，因为没兴趣。而且我很乐观，不用试。哈哈。。

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  9. HappySurfer9/17/2009 3:15 PM

    That doesn't look very encouraging, avg 4.45 out of 6 but you're right, the sample size is too small. I responded you know?

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  10. khengsiong9/17/2009 4:37 PM

    Happysurfer
    Thanks for participating. Above 3 is considered happy.

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  11. Neo9/17/2009 7:02 PM

    Looks like female is happier species. But yes just like you say the sample is too small.

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  12. keeyit9/17/2009 7:22 PM

    Happiness = reality / expectation

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  13. Jean9/18/2009 5:18 AM

    ladies are happier sometimes and so as guys..

    ps you're invited to comment on my post too. =)

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  14. annant9/18/2009 7:07 AM

    so, in overall, we are all eppie people lo?

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  15. khengsiong9/18/2009 10:09 AM

    SJ
    Already visited your post :)

    annant
    Maybe unhappy people don't read my blog...

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  16. Alexander9/18/2009 4:54 PM

    HELLOOOOOOOOO! :D
    A drop by here I'm doing :DD

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  17. foongpc9/18/2009 7:45 PM

    Not bad, most of us are quite happy then! : )

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  18. Anonymous9/29/2009 8:06 PM

    Good one on happiness and it helps a lot.

    Thanks,
    Karim - Mind Power

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  19. Anonymous6/22/2011 8:08 PM

    Women--men, she--he, female--male! that's it!@bose
    Sample Survey

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