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Studies

Kohler et al. (2005): study DK 2002

Publication

Author(s):
Kohler, H.P.; Behrman, J.R.; Skytthe, A.
Title:
Partner + Children = Happiness? The Effects of Partnerships and Fertility on Well-Being.
Source:
Population and Development Review, 2005, Vol. 31, 407 - 445

Investigation

Public
20-70 aged identical twins, Denmark, 2002
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 3226
Non Response
26%
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you with your life, all things considered?
1  not satisfied at all
2  not particularly satisfied
3  rather satisfied
4  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-u-sq-v-4-g
Author's label:
happiness
Remarks:
Skale reduced to 0-2 scale
0 (1+2): 4,26%; 1 (3): 44,4%; 2 (4): 50,19
Page in publication:
413
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 4 On range 0-10
Mean:
1.46 -
SD:
0.58 -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Age group