Measures of Happiness: C-BW-c-sq-l-11-cb
Characteristics
- Code:
- C-BW-c-sq-l-11-cb
- Focus:
- Contentment: Best-Worst possible life (C-BW)
- Time frame:
- currently (today, these days, presently) (c)
- Mode:
- 1 question (sq)
- Scale Type:
- ladder scale (l)
- Scale Range:
- 11
Description
Self report on single question:Here is ladder representing the 'ladder of life'. Let's suppose the top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you; and the bottom, the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder do you feel you personally stand at the present time?
10 best possible
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 worst possible life
This question was preceded (not followed) by questions on life 5 years ago and 5 years from now.
List of Studies Using this Measure
Standard Deviation
- Mean
- = 5.910
- SD
- = 2.240