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 Object of life-goals
Likelihood to migrate Ideal migration destination Preference for destination country
Effect of happiness in nation on choice of migrants