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Studies

Lovo (2014): study ZZ Europe 2008

Publication

Author(s):
Lovo, S.
Title:
Potential Migration and Subjective Well-Being in Europe.
Source:
IZA Journal of Migration, 2014, Vol. 3, 1 - 18

Investigation

Public
15+ general public, 25 European countries, 2008-2011
Survey name
INT-Gallup World Poll combined waves
Sample
Probability multi-stage random
Respondents
N = 80000
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face
In some countries it is CATI

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
Page in publication:
7, 10
Observed distribution
Summary Statistics
On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10
Mean:
6.87 -
SD:
- -

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Potential migrants