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Correlational findings

Study Diener et al. (2010a): study ZZ 2005

Public
15+ aged, general public, 132 nations, 2005-2006
Sample
Respondents
N = 136839
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
And telephone interview.

Correlate

Authors's Label
Relative income
Our Classification
Remarks
Calculated by standarizing incomes in nations.
Operationalization
Relative income within nation

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks C-BW-c-sq-l-11-c r = +.21 p < .001 C-BW-c-sq-l-11-c Beta = +.09 p < .001   Beta controled for:
- Basic needs unmet
- Psychological needs met.
- Luxury conveniences
- Satisfaction with standard of living
- Household income
- National income