Perceptions of well-being by metropolitan and nonmetropolitan populations in the United States

摘要: Abstract The present study compared what are considered salient sociological variables associated with the general public's perception of well-being various aspects life in metropolitan and nonmetropolitan areas United States. Data were collected from national probability sample General Social Surveys 1978 1988 National Opinion Research Center. Demographic such as gender, age, race, marital status, education, financial location residence independent variables. A composite score subjective was treated dependent variable. regression analysis results formed basis for discussion any observed differences related to its predictors. Although no significant noted among versus living, education appeared be important factors an individual's well-being. Race ag...