Veenhoven (2007f): study ZZ 1990
Publication
- Author(s):
- Veenhoven, R.
- Title:
- Quality of Life in Nations. As Measured by How Long and Happy People Live.
- Source:
- Stam, J; Veenhoven, R.;Ed.:"Quality of Life & Happiness of People in Japan and The Netherlands", KIT Publishers, 2007, Amsterdam, The Netherlands, 16 - 31
Investigation
- Public
- Adults, general public, 96 nations, 1990s
- Sample
- Mixed samples
- Respondents
- N = 60000
- Non Response
- Assessment
- Interview: face-to-face
Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings
- Full text:
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Self report on single question:
Equivalent questions on life-satisfaction rated on various scales. The items differ slightly in wording and number of the response options.
Scores are transformed to a common range 0 - 10 by means of expert weighting of response options (Thurstone's method). - Classification:
- O-SLV-*-sq-nt-11-a
Correlational Findings
Economic freedom in nation
Satisfaction with aspects of work
Mood during work