Appendix: Questionnaire
SECTION A: Determine the relationship between increases in individual earnings (money factor) and increased subjective well-being and relative
Use the 5-point Likert scale below to show the range to which you approve of the following statements.
1 Agree Strongly, 2 Agree, 3 Neutral, 4 Disagree, 5 Disagree Strongly
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There is a relationship between individuals earnings and subjective well-being
Individuals earning increases subjective well-being
increased happiness is directly related to Increased individual earnings
Earnings help persons address various universal needs, and thus, income, at least at lower levels, is because of subjective well-being.
changes in individuals earnings cause a difference in an individual’s subjective well being
SECTION B: Establish whether is there a point where an increase in an individual’s earnings (money factor) no longer predicts an increase in happiness
Use the 5-point Likert scale below to show the range to which you approve of the following statements.
1 Agree Strongly, 2 Agree, 3 Neutral, 4 Disagree, 5 Disagree Strongly
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income affect happiness
higher income increase happiness
wealth seemingly influence happiness
Individuals who prioritize material goals greater compared to other values have a tendency to to be significantly less happy
SECTION C: Determine how the prioritized mode of money utilization predicts an individual’s happiness
Use the 5-point Likert scale below to show the range to which you approve of the following statements.
1 Agree Strongly, 2 Agree, 3 Neutral, 4 Disagree, 5 Disagree Strongly
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Valuing time on social activities over money predicts happiness after a major life transition
prioritizing helping others over money predicts an individual’s happiness
does money relate to happiness
spending money on societal activities promote happiness in others
Being happy is more significant than being rich