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Studies

Gaymu & Springer (2010): study ZZ Europe 2004

Publication

Author(s):
Gaymu, Joelle; Springer, Sabine
Title:
Living Conditions and Life Satisfaction of Older Europeans Living Alone: A Gender and Cross-country Analysis
Source:
Ageing and Society 30, 2010, 1153-1175

Investigation

Public
60+ aged living alone, 10 European Nations, 2004
Survey name
SHARE
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 3501
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question

In general, how satisfied are you with your life?
1  very dissatisfied
2  dissatisfied
3  satisfied
4  very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLu-g-sq-v-4-e
Author's label:
Life Satisfaction
Page in publication:
1157

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Female vs male