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Studies

Ek et al. (2008): study FI Northern Finland 1997

Publication

Author(s):
Ek, E; Järvelin, MR; Koiranen, M; Raatikka, VP; Taanila, A
Title:
Psychosocial Factors as Mediators between Migration and Subjective Well-Being among Young Finnish Adults.
Source:
Social Science & Medicine, 2008, Vol. 66, 1545 -1556

Investigation

Public
31-aged general public, Finland, 1997-1998
Survey name
FI-Northern Finland 1966 Birth Cohort
Sample
Respondents
N = 5696
Non Response
21%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self-report on single question

Are you satisfied with life in general?
1: unsatisfied
2: moderate satisfied
3: very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-g-sq-v-3-d
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Page in publication:
1547, 1549
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 21%,   2: 68%,   3: 11%   (total 100%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 3 On range 0-10
Mean:
2.10 6.96
SD:
- -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Migration