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Studies

Joshanloo (2018a): study ZZ World samples 2006

Publication

Author(s):
Joshanloo, M.
Title:
Income satisfaction is less predictive of life satisfaction in individuals who believe their lives have meaning or purpose: A 94-nation study
Source:
Personality and Individual Differences, 2018, Vol. 129, 92-94

Investigation

Public
15+ aged, 94 nations, 2006-2007
Survey name
INT-Gallup World Polls
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 97739
Non Response
Assessment
Multiple assesment methods
face-to-face and phone interviews

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
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:
Life Satisfaction (LS)
Page in publication:
93

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Household income satisfaction (HHIS)