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Happiness Measures

Characteristics

Code:
O-SLu-u-sq-n-11-e
Focus:
Overall: Satisfaction with life (unspecified) (O-SLu)
Time frame:
time unspecified (u)
Mode:
1 question (sq)
Scale Type:
numeric scale (n)
Scale Range:
11

Description

Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life?

I want you to pick a number between 0 and 10 that indicates your level of satisfaction. The more satisfied you are, the higher the number you should pick. The less satisfied you are, the lower the number.
0 totally dissatisfied
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9
10  totally satisfied

List of Studies Using this Measure

Study Population N Mean
Standard Deviation
Biddle (2014): study AU 2008 /1 15+ aged general public Australia 2008 N = 11082