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Studies

Fleche et al. (2011): study EE 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, Estonia, 1981-2008
Survey name
INT-WorldValuesSurvey 1994-2008
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 816
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 Educational level Level of school-education Freedom of choice and control Amount of restrictions perceived Important in life: friends Concern about friends
Most important aspects of life
Trust in people Trust in people Extent of political corruption Attitudes to the state in nation
Public perceived corruption in nation
Gender Sexe: male (vs female) Age Current age (in years) Divorce Married (vs divorced) Number of children Number of children Combined efffects Summed socio-demographic + health + social ties