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Happiness Measures

Characteristics

Code:
O-SLu-c-sq-n-10-b
Focus:
Overall: Satisfaction with life (unspecified) (O-SLu)
Time frame:
currently (today, these days, presently) (c)
Mode:
1 question (sq)
Scale Type:
numeric scale (n)
Scale Range:
10

Description

Self report on single question

How satisfied are you with your current life?
1. Very dissatisfied
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10. Very Satisfied

List of Studies Using this Measure

Study Population N Mean
Standard Deviation
Shucksmith et al. (2006): study ZZ EU 25 2003 18+ aged, general public, EU nations, 2003 N = 26000
Delhey (2012): study ZZ Europe 2007 18+ aged general public, 31 European nations, 2007 N = 33647
Ahn (2007): study ES 1999 Working people, Spain, 1999-2004 N = 36000
Mean
= 6.909
SD
= 1.687