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Descriptive distribution (mean and standard deviation) of total SHS scores
| SHS question | Mean (sd) | Range |
|---|---|---|
| “In general, I consider myself a very happy person” | 5.91 (1.22) | 1-7 |
| “Compared to most of my peers, I consider myself…” | 5.45 (1.41) | 1-7 |
| “Some people are generally very happy. They enjoy…” | 5.22 (1.55) | 1-7 |
| “Some people are generally not very happy. Although…” | 4.36 (1.86) | 1-7 |
| Total SHS | 5.24 (0.90) | 1.75-7 |
SHS: Subjective Happiness Scale; sd: standard deviation.
