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Studies

Batista-Foguet et al. (1996): study ES Cataluna 1989

Publication

Author(s):
Batista-Foguet, J.M.; Coenders, G.; Sureda-Pascual, J.
Title:
Satisfaction in Catalonia, Spain.
Source:
Saris, W.E. et al (Eds).: "A Comparative Study of Satisfaction with Life in Europe", Eötvös University Press, 1996, Hungary, 155 - 174

Investigation

Public
16+ aged, general public, Catalonia, Spain, 1989
Sample
Probability stratified sample
Respondents
N = 406
Non Response
not reported
Assessment
Interview: Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
structured interview

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you recently with your life as a whole.....?
1  completely dissatisfied
2  dissatisfied
3  neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4  satisfied
5  completely satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-v-5-ea
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life as a whole
Remarks:
The question on satisfaction with life-as-a-whole was preceded by nine items on satisfaction with aspects of life.
Page in publication:
157
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 2.5%,   2: 6.9%,   3: 23.7%,   4: 46.1%,   5: 20.9%   (total 100.1%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
3.76 -
SD:
0.94 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Satisfaction with the way democracy is working