DeNeve (2011): study US 2001
Publication
- Author(s):
- DeNeve, J.E.
- Title:
- Functional Polymorphism (5 - HTTLPR) in the Serotine Transporter Gene is Associated with Subjective Well-Being: Evidence from a US nationally representative sample.
- Source:
- Journal of Human Genetics, 2011, Vol. 56, 456 - 459
Investigation
- Public
- Young adults, USA, 2001-2002
- Sample
- Probability stratified sample
- Respondents
- N = 2574
- Non Response
- Assessment
- Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
How satisfied are you with your life as a whole?
1 very dissatisfied
2 dissatisfied
3 neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4 satisfied
5 very satisfied - Classification:
- O-SLW-u-sq-v-5-r
- Remarks:
- Data from Add Health website (www.cpn.unc.edu/addhealth)
- Observed distribution
- Frequencies
- 1: 0.6%, 2: 3.5%, 3: 12.6%, 4: 46.8%, 5: 36.5% (total 100%)
- Summary Statistics
- On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
- Mean:
- 4.15 8.11
- SD:
- 0.81 1.73