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Studies

Ambrey (2016): study AU 2001

Publication

Author(s):
Ambrey, C.L.
Title:
An Investigation into the Synergistic Wellbeing Benefits of Greenspace and Physical Activity: Moving beyond the Mean.
Source:
Urban Forestry & Urban Greening, 2016 Vol. 19, 7 - 12

Investigation

Public
15+ aged, general public, Australia, 2001 - 2013
Survey name
AU-HILDA combined waves
Sample
Probability multi-stage random
Respondents
N = 6082
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life?
Again, pick a number between 0 and 10 to indicate how satisfied you are.
0  totally dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 totally satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-u-sq-n-11-d
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Remarks:
Distribution in quartiles:
0-7: 25%; 8: 25%; 9: 25%; 10: 25%.
Page in publication:
8
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10
Mean:
7.90 -
SD:
1.40 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Local greenspace