Ott (2005): study ZZ 1991

Publication

Author(s):

Ott, J.C.

Title:

Level and Inequality of Happiness in Nations; Does Greater Happiness of a Greater Number imply Greater Inequality in Happiness?

Source:

Journal of Happiness Studies, 2005, Vol. 6, 397 - 420.

Investigation

Public

18+ aged, general public, 78 nations, 1991-2001

Sample

Probability sample (unspecified)

Respondents

N = 100000

Non Response

Assessment

Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

All things considered, how satisfied are you with your life as-a-whole these days?
1   dissatisfied
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10  satisfied

Classification:

O-SLW-c-sq-n-10-a

Author's label:

average happiness in nations

Page in publication:

399

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Inequality of happininess in nations Inequality in happiness in nation
Inequality of happiness in nations Income inequality Income inequality in nation Social Security Social security in nation
Government expenditures Voice and Accountability Political democracy in nation Political Stabiliy and absence of violence Political violence in nation Government effectiveness Technical quality of government Regulatory Quality; economic freedom Economic freedom in nation Rule of Law Human-rights protection in nation Control of Corruption Expert estimates of corruption in nation Gender Enpowerment Measure (GEM) Gender inequality (women emancipation) in nation