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Studies

Danzer & Danzer (2014): study UA 2003

Publication

Author(s):
Danzer, A.M.; Danzer, N.
Title:
The Long-Run Consequences of Chernobyl: Evidence on Subjective Well-Being, Mental Health and Welfare.
Source:
Munich Discussion Paper, 2014, No. 2014-25, Munich, Germany

Investigation

Public
6000+ adults, aged 15 to 75, Ukraine
Survey name
UA-Ukrainian Longitudinal Monitoring Survey
Sample
Probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 11922
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Taking everything into consideration: how satisfied are you with your life in general at the present time.....?
1  not satisfied
2  slightly satisfied
3  fairly satisfied
4  very satisfied
5  extremely satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-v-5-a
Author's label:
Life satisfaction
Remarks:
dissatisfied (1+2) 21%
satisfied (3+4+5)  79%
Page in publication:
12,13
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
2.59 -
SD:
1.16 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Radiation