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Correlational findings

Study Downie et al. (2007): study ZZ World samples 1995

Public
Adults, general public, 90 nations 1995-2005
Survey name
Pooled surveys
Sample
Respondents
N = 100000
Non Response
Assessment
Multiple assesment methods

Correlate

Authors's Label
Value self-determination
Our Classification
Remarks
Source: Schwartz (1994) survey of value priorities in nations Egalitarian cultures prioritize social justice and equality. Hierarchical cultures emphasize the legitimacy of hierarchical role and resource allocation.
Distribution
M=0,00  SD=1,79
Operationalization
Within nation difference between valuation of egalitarianism and hierarchy.

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks O-SLW-*-sq-nt-11-a r = +.53 p < .001 AVERAGE happiness by value self-determination in 49 nations. O-SLW-*-sq-nt-11-a Beta = +.67 p < .01 Beta controls for:
-population
-GDP
-interaction: GDP*value self-determination


Unaffected by wealth of the nation (Beta interaction=-.19 ns)