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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 Sexe: male (vs female) Limitations in daily activities Degree of restriction Income Household income Family Context Ever had children (vs not)
Current relation with one's children
Age (years) Current age (in years) Marital Status Ever divorced/separated
Ever widowed
Life-long single
Education Level of school-education House ownership House owned or rented Neighbourhood Rural dwelling (vs urban) Infrastructure Quality of current dwelling Receives help Current social support received Provides help Current social support provided Leisure Country Current nation of residence