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Studies

Fleche et al. (2011): study DK 1981

Publication

Author(s):
Fleche, S.; Smith, C.; Sorsa, P.
Title:
Exploring Determinants of Subjective Wellbeing in OECD Countries.
Source:
OECD Economics Department Working Papers No. 921, 2011

Investigation

Public
18+ aged, general public, Denmark, 1981-2008
Survey name
INT-WorldValuesSurvey 1994-2008
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 767
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 satisfaction
Page in publication:
7

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Gross household income (log) Household income Self perceived income inequality Attitudes to social inequality in nation
Egalitarian values
State of health Self-perceived health To be unemployed Current employment status Freedom of choice and control Amount of restrictions perceived Trust in people Trust in people Gender Sexe: male (vs female) Age Current age (in years) Divorce Married (vs divorced) Number of children Number of children Combined effects Summed socio-demographic + health + social ties