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Studies

Myers & Diener (2018): study ZZ

Publication

Author(s):
Myers, D.G.; Diener, E.
Title:
The Scientific Pursuit of Happiness.
Source:
Perspectives on Psychological Science, 2018, Vol. 13, 218 - 225

Investigation

Public
adults, general, multiple nations, years unknown
Survey name
INT-Gallup World Poll combined waves
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 0
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (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:
the importance of religion
Page in publication:
222

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding importance of religion Religiosity (degree)