Graham & Nikolova (2018): study ZZ Latin America 2009
Publication
- Author(s):
- Graham, C.; Nikolova, M.
- Title:
- Happiness and International Migration in Latin America
- Source:
- Helliwell, J. F., Layard,, R. and Sachs, J. D. (Eds): " World Happiness Report (WER)", 2018, Sustainable Development Solutions Network, New York, USA, Chapter 5
Investigation
- Public
- Emigrants, Latin America, Multiple nations, 2009-2016
- Survey name
- INT-Gallup World Poll 2009-2016
- Sample
- Probability multistage stratified area sample
- Respondents
- N = 180000
- Non Response
- Assessment
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Interview: Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
At least 80 % of the respondents were surveyed telephonically and 20% were surveyed face-to-face.
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:
- Hapiness
- Page in publication:
- 93-94