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Studies

Ng et al. (2009): study ZZ World samples 2005

Publication

Author(s):
Ng, W.; Aurora, R.; Diener, E.; Harter, J.K.
Title:
Affluence, Feelings of Stress, and Well-Being.
Source:
Social Indicators Research, 2009, Vol. 94, 257 - 271

Investigation

Public
15+ aged, general public, 121 nations, 2005-2006
Survey name
INT-GallupWorldPoll2006
Sample
Probability sample (unspecified)
Respondents
N = 125077
Non Response
Assessment
Interview: Computer Assisted Telephone Interview (CATI)
In wealty nations through telephone surveys based on random-digit dialing. In poorer nations door-to-door interviews, randomly-selected.

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:
ladder rating
Remarks:
M = Rich nations: 6.71, Poor nations: 4.46
Page in publication:
265

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Stress on individual and nation level