Graham & Nikolova (2013a): study ZZ South Sahara Africa 2011
Publication
- Author(s):
- Graham, C.; Nikolova, M.
- Title:
- Does Access to Information Technology make People Happier? Insights from Well-Being Surveys from Around the World
- Source:
- Journal of Socio Economics, 2013, Vol 44, 126 -139
Investigation
- Public
- 15+ aged general public . Sub Sahran Africa 2011
- Survey name
- INT-GallupWorldPoll2012
- Sample
- Probability multi-stage cluster sample
- Respondents
- N = 23674
- Non Response
- Assessment
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Interview: face-to-face
The surveys are face-to-face in countries where telephone coverage is limited, and by telephone in those where it is universal (primarily the OECD countries).
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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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:
- Best Possible Life (BPL)
- Page in publication:
- 4
Correlational Findings
Internet banking in nation