Mielke (1997): study DE 1990
Publication
- Author(s):
- Mielke, C.
- Title:
- Wohlbefinden und Fitness. Eine empirische Analyse zur Lebens-, Gesundheits- und Freizeitzufriedenheit älterer Menschen. (Welfare and Fitness of Elderly).
- Source:
- Dissertation, University of Cologne, Medical Faculty, 1997, Germany
Investigation
- Public
- 16+ aged, general public, Germany, 1990-1991
- Sample
- Probability systematic sample
- Respondents
- N = 6000
- Non Response
- onknown
- Assessment
- Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question :
"Some people seem to be quite happy and satisfied with their lives, while others seem quite unhappy and dissatisfied. Now look at this ladder (again). Suppose that a person who is entirely satisfied with his life would be at the top of the ladder and a person who is extremely dissatisfied with his life would be at the bottom of the ladder. Where would you put yourself on the ladder at the present stage of your life in terms of how satisfied or dissatisfied you are with your personal life?"
[ 10 ] entirely satisfied
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[ 6 ]
[ 5 ]
[ 4 ]
[ 3 ]
[ 2 ]
[ 1 ]
[ 0 ] entirely dissatisfied
Name Cantril ladder rating (modified version) - Classification:
- O-SLP-c-sq-l-11-a
- Author's label:
- Satisfaction with life
- Page in publication:
- 27