VanHemert et al. (2002a): study ZZ 1974
Publication
- Author(s):
- VanHemert, D.A.; Poortinga, Y.H.; VandeVijver, F.J.
- Title:
- The Beck Depression Inventory as a Measure of Subjective Well-Being: A Cross-National Study.
- Source:
- Journal of Happiness Study, 2002, Vol. 3, 257 - 286
Investigation
- Public
- Adults, general public, 30 countries, 1974-1999
- Sample
- Non-probability purposive-quota sample
- Respondents
- N = 44098
- Non Response
- not reported
- Assessment
- Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Self report on single questions:
This measure of average happiness in nations combines responses to different questions on happiness and life-satisfaction rated on different scales. Precise items and rating scales differ per nation. Average scores per nation were transformed afterwards to a common 0-10 scale.
Name: Diener's SWB-score of nations - Classification:
- O-Sum-*-sq-vt-11-a
- Author's label:
- Diener's SWB
- Full text:
-
Self report on two questions:
A Taking all together, how happy would you say you are?
4 very happy
3 quite happy
2 not very happy
1 not at all happy
B All things considered, how satisfied are you with your
life as-a-whole now?
10 satisfied
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1 dissatisfied
Computation: (Ax2,5) +B -10
Name: Inglehart's combined score - Classification:
- O-Sum-*-mq-nvt-21-c
- Author's label:
- Inglehart's SWB