BCS (2010): study ZZ World samples 2005

Publication

Author(s):

BCS,

Title:

The Information Dividend: Can IT Make you ''Happier''.

Source:

Research Report by Trajectory Partnership i.o.o. BCS the Chartered Institute for IT, 2010, London, UK

Investigation

Public:

18+ aged, general public, World, 2005

Survey name:

INT-WorldValuesSurvey 5

Sample:

Mixed samples

Respondents:

N = 35000

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 satistaction

Page in publication:

13

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Accessed internet Use of internet Sense of freedom and control Current absence of restrictions (social freedom)
Inner locus of control Watched TV Tv watching, radio listening Gender Sexe: male (vs female) Age Current age (in years) Education Years schooling Income Current income level (unspecified) Size of town Community size Work part time Size of current job
Full-time vs part-time Self-emplyed Current employment arrangement
Self employed Retired Current status: retired or not Housewife Full-time home maker Student Involved in schooling or not Unemployed Current employment status