print

Studies

Ganglmair Wooliscroft & Lawson (2006): study NZ 2001

Publication

Author(s):
Ganglmair Wooliscroft, A.; Lawson, R.
Title:
Applying the International Wellbeing Index in New Zealand: Preliminary Results.
Source:
Paper presented at the Macromarketing Seminar, 2006, Queenstown, New Zealand

Investigation

Public
20-59 aged, general public, New Zealand, 2001
Survey name
NZ-Lifestyle 2001
Sample
Selection from general population sample
Respondents
N = 3507
Non Response
65,4
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life?
Again, pick a number between 0 and 10 to indicate how satisfied you are.
0  totally dissatisfied
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10 totally satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-u-sq-n-11-d
Page in publication:
table 3
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10
Mean:
6.92 6.92
SD:
2.05 2.05