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Distributional findings

Study Clark & D'Angelo (2013): study GB 1991 /2

Public
16+ aged general public, UK , 1991-2008
Survey name
UK-BHPS combined waves
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 90234
Non Response
Assessment
Multiple assesment methods
Interviews and self completion form

Happiness measure(s)

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How dissatisfied or satisfied are you with your life as a whole?
1  not satisfied at all
2
3
4
5
6
7  completely satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-u-sq-n-7-e
Author's label:
Life satisfaction
Page in publication:
9
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 0.5%,   2: 1.52%,   3: 5.12%,   4: 13.66%,   5: 33.34%,   6: 35.9%,   7: 9.96%   (total 100%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 7 On range 0-10
Mean:
5.25 7.09
SD:
1.12 1.86