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Studies

Jin & Wunnava (2020): study RU 1994

Publication

Author(s):
Jin, O.S.; Wunnava, P.V.
Title:
Feeling Richer and Happier? Self-Perceived Economic Welfare and Life Satisfaction: Evidence of 'Easterlin Paradox' from Russian Longitudinal Data
Source:
Discussion Paper, 2020, No. 625, Global Labor Organization (GLO), Essen, Germany

Investigation

Public
14+ aged general public, Russia 1994-2018
Survey name
RU-RLMS combined waves
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 169291
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

To what extend are you satisfied with your life in general at the present time?
1  not at all satisfied
2  less than satisfied
3  neither satisfied nor dissatisfied
4  rather satisfied
5  fully satisfied
Classification:
O-SLW-c-sq-v-5-h
Author's label:
Life satisfaction rank
Remarks:
Originally the Life Satisfaction scale was reversed (1 -satisfied, 5 - dissatisfied), but it was changed for easier interpretation further
Page in publication:
9,22,23
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 11.91%,   2: 25.91%,   3: 22.93%,   4: 32.63%,   5: 6.63%   (total 100.01%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 1 - 5 On range 0-10
Mean:
2.96 5.92
SD:
1.15 2.30

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Self perceived economic welfare rank