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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
Satisfaction with standard of living
Our Classification
Operationalization
Answer to question whether one is satisfied with standard of living.
1:yes
2:no

Observed Relation with Happiness

Happiness Measure Statistics Elaboration / Remarks C-BW-c-sq-l-11-c r = +.40 p < .001 C-BW-c-sq-l-11-c Beta = +.21 p < .001   Beta controled for:
- Psychological needs met.
- Luxury conveniences
- Basic needs unmet
- Relative income
- Log income
- National income (log GDP/capita)