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Studies

Averina, M. et al. (2005): study RU Archangelsk 1999

Publication

Author(s):
Averina, M., M.; Brox, J.; Nilsson, O.
Title:
Social and lifestyle determinants of depression, anxiety, sleeping disorders and self-evaluated quality of life in Russia
Source:
Soc Psychiatry Psychiatr Epidemol (2005) 40: 511-518

Investigation

Public
15+ aged general public, Arkhangelsk, Russia, 2000
Survey name
Unnamed study
Sample
Probability area sample
Respondents
N = 3705
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
A six page questionnaire with 111 questions was administered

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Here is ladder representing the 'ladder of life'. Let's suppose the top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you; and the bottom, the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder do you feel you personally stand at the present time?
10 best possible
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 worst possible life

This question was followed (not preceded) by items on life 5 years ago and 5 years from now.
Classification:
C-BW-c-sq-l-11-c
Author's label:
Self evaluated quality of life
Remarks:
Mean computed by WDH team from 5.8 males and 5,3 females (age adjusted 5,5 and 5,2)
26 % unhappy (< 5):
Page in publication:
514
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10
Mean:
5.55 5.55
SD:
1.80 1.80

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Low consumption (of nutrients)