Grant et al. (2009a): study ZZ 1999

Publication

Author(s):

Grant, N.; Steptoe, A.; Wardle, J.

Title:

The relationship between life satisfaction and health behavior: a cross-cultural analysis of young adults

Source:

International journal of behavioral medicine, 2009,16, 259-268

Investigation

Public

17-30 aged students, 21 countries, 2000

Survey name

Incidental survey

Sample

Probability multistage stratified area sample

Respondents

N = 19647

Non Response

17246

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

Considering the whole situation: how satisfied are you about your daily life?
1  very unsatisfied
2  unsatisfied
3  neither unsatisfied, nor satisfied
4  satisfied
5  very satisfied

Numbering reversed in original (very unsatisfied '5', very satisfied '1')

Classification:

O-SLW-u-sq-v-5-e

Author's label:

life satisfaction

Page in publication:

261-262

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Smoking in nation Smoking in nation Alcohol Alcohol consumption in nation Physical exercise Sporting in nation Sun protection Sun protection in nation Fat avoidance Nutrition in nation Fiber intake Nutrition in nation
Healthy eating Fruit intake Nutrition in nation
Healthy eating Gender Sex: male (vs female)
Current nation of residence