Skip to main content

Table 2 Descriptive distribution (mean and standard deviation) of total SHS scores

From: The influence of normative and subjective oral health status on schoolchildren’s happiness

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

  1. SHS: Subjective Happiness Scale; sd: standard deviation.