Currie et al. (2004): study ZZ Developed nations 2001
Publication
- Author(s):
- Currie, C.; Barnekow Rasmussen, V.; Morgan, A.; Rasch, J.; Roberts, C.; Samdal, O.; Settertobulte, W.; Smith, R.
- Title:
- Young People's Health in Context, Health Behaviour in School-aged Children study: International Report from the 2001/2002 Survey. Health Policy for Children and Adolescents No.4
- Source:
- WHO Regional Office for Europe, Copenhagen, Denmark, 2004.
Investigation
- Public
- 11,13 and 15 aged, school children, 33 countries and regions, 2001
- Sample
- Probability cluster sample
- Respondents
- N = 162306
- Non Response
- Assessment
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Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Specially trained personnel, teachers and school nurses administered the completion of questionnaires in school classrooms.
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
Here is a picture of a ladder. The top of the ladder '10' represents the best possible life for you and the bottom '0' is the worst possible life for you. In general , where on the ladder do you feel you stand at the moment? Tick the box next to the number that best describes where you stand
10 best possible
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 worst possible life - Classification:
- C-BW-c-sq-l-11-e
- Author's label:
- Life satisfaction
- Remarks:
- A score of 6 or more was defined as a positive level of life satisfaction. Percentage scoring 6 or more = 80,8
Full distribution of responses not reported - Page in publication:
- 57, 229