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Studies

BCS (2010): study ZZ World samples 2005

Publication

Author(s):
BCS,
Title:
The Information Dividend: Can IT Make you ''Happier''.
Source:
Research Report by Trajectory Partnership i.o.o. BCS the Chartered Institute for IT, 2010, London, UK

Investigation

Public
18+ aged, general public, World, 2005
Survey name
INT-WorldValuesSurvey 5
Sample
Mixed samples
Respondents
N = 35000
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as-a-whole these days?
1   dissatisfied
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-n-10-a
Author's label:
Life satistaction
Page in publication:
13

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Accessed internet Use of internet Sense of freedom and control Current absence of restrictions (social freedom)
Inner locus of control
Watched TV Tv watching, radio listening Gender Sexe: male (vs female) Age Current age (in years) Education Years schooling Income Current income level (unspecified) Size of town Community size Work part time Size of current job
Full-time vs part-time
Self-emplyed Current employment arrangement
Self employed
Retired Current status: retired or not Housewife Full-time home maker Student Involved in schooling or not Unemployed Current employment status