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Studies

Ott (2005): study ZZ 1991

Publication

Author(s):
Ott, J.C.
Title:
Level and Inequality of Happiness in Nations; Does Greater Happiness of a Greater Number imply Greater Inequality in Happiness?
Source:
Journal of Happiness Studies, 2005, Vol. 6, 397 - 420.

Investigation

Public
18+ aged, general public, 78 nations, 1991-2001
Sample
Probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 100000
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as-a-whole these days?
1   dissatisfied
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-n-10-a
Author's label:
average happiness in nations
Page in publication:
399

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Inequality of happininess in nations