Veenhoven (2005d): study ZZ EU 14 1970
Publication
- Author(s):
- Veenhoven, R.
- Title:
- Return of Inequality in Modern Society? Test by Dispersion of Life-Satisfaction across Time and Nations.
- Source:
- Journal of Happiness Studies, 2005, Vol. 6, 457 - 487
Investigation
- Public:
- 15+ aged, general public, EU 14 member states, 1973-2001
- Sample:
- Mixed samples
- Respondents:
- N = 374000
- Non Response:
- Assessment:
- Interview: face-to-face
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
-
Selfreport on single question:
On the whole how satisfied are you with the life you lead?
4 very satisfied
3 fairly satisfied
2 not very satisfied
1 not at all satisfied
- Don't know - Classification:
- O-SLL-u-sq-v-4-b
- Author's label:
- Life satisfaction
Correlational Findings
Inequality of happiness in nations
Purchasing power (`real' gnp pc)
Inequality of apparent livability in nation
Literacy in nation
Cultural pluralism