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