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Studies

Verme (2008): study ZZ World samples 1981

Publication

Author(s):
Verme, P.
Title:
The Role of Freedom and Control in Explaining Happiness.
Source:
Legatum Institute, " The 2008 Legatum Prosperity Index report. Methodology, Data and Findings" , 2008, Dubai, United Arabic Emirates, 78 - 98

Investigation

Public
18+ aged, general public, 74 countries, 1981-2004
Survey name
INT-WorldValuesSurv 1-5
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 267870
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:
Life satisfaction
Page in publication:
79

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Freedom and control