Study Bowling & Gabriel (2004): study GB 2001

Public

65+aged, Britain, 2000-2001

Survey name

Omnibus Survey

Sample

Respondents

N = 999

Non Response

23%

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face
Interviews took place in the homes of respondents. They lasted between 60-90 minutes.

Correlate

Authors's Label

Quality of area

Our Classification

Operationalization

Self report on questions about rating of the local area – within about a 15–20 minute walk/drive from home
a: availability of social and leisure activities (‘for people like yourself’)
b: facilities for people aged 65+
c: rubbish collection
d: local health services
e: local transport
f; closeness to shops
g; somewhere nice to walk

Observed Relation with Happiness