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Studies

Sachs (2016): study ZZ 2015

Publication

Author(s):
Sachs, J.
Title:
Happiness and Sustainable Development: Concepts and Evidence.
Source:
World Happiness Report, 2016, Vol.1, 56 - 65 , New York, USA

Investigation

Public
15+ aged, general public, 119 nations, 2015-2016
Survey name
INT-GallupWorldPoll2016
Sample
Probability multistage stratified area sample
Respondents
N = 199000
Non Response
Assessment
Multiple assesment methods

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

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Sustainable Development Goals Index