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

Author's label Subject Description Finding Trend in dispersion of life-satisfaction Inequality of happiness in nations
Trend average happiness in European Union
Trend inequality of happiness in era Trend in life-satisfaction Trend average happiness in European Union 1997 purchasing power p/c Inequality of happiness in nations
Purchasing power (`real' gnp pc)
Inequality of apparent livability in nation Freedom min private life Private freedom in nations Informatisation Informatization in nation Urbanisation Urbanization Education Public education in nation
Literacy in nation Tolerance Value climate in the nation
Cultural pluralism Income-inequality Income inequality in nation