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Studies

Fine-Davis et al. (2002): study ZZ Europe 2000

Publication

Author(s):
Fine-Davis, M.; Clarke, H.; Fagnani, J.; Giovannini, D.; Hojgaard, L.
Title:
Fathers and Mothers: Dilemmas of the Work-Life Balance. A Comparative Study in Four European Countries.
Source:
Kluwer, 2004, Social Indicators Research Series, Volume 21, Dordrecht, Netherlands

Investigation

Public
Dual career parents in four European cities, 200?
Sample
Non-probability purposive-quota sample
Respondents
N = 400
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
In the workplace

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Overall, how satisfied are you with your life in general?
1  very dissatisfied
2  dissatisfied
3  somewhat dissatisfied
4  somewhat satisfied
5  satisfied
6  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-g-sq-v-6-a
Author's label:
Satisfaction with life in general
Remarks:
M = France 4,6; Italy 4,9; Denmark 5,4; Ireland 5,1
Page in publication:
195, 289
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 0.3%,   2: 0.8%,   3: 3.3%,   4: 20.6%,   5: 45.2%,   6: 29.9%   (total 100.1%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 6 On range 0-10
Mean:
4.99 8.11
SD:
0.87 1.39

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Sexe