Vieno et al. (2009): study IT Veneto 2006

Publication

Author(s):

Vieno, A; Baldassari, D.; Lenzi, M.; Mirandola, M.; Santinello, M

Title:

Health Status in Immigrants and Native Early Adolescents in Italy.

Source:

Journal of Community Health, 2009, Vol. 34,181 -187

Investigation

Public

10-18 aged general public, Vieno: Italy, 2006

Survey name

INT-BSC

Sample

Probability multi-stage cluster sample

Respondents

N = 6744

Non Response

Assessment

Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
questionnaire administered in class room

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:

Self report on single question:

Here is a picture of a ladder. The top of the ladder '10' represents the best possible life for you and the bottom '0' is the worst possible life for you. In general , where on the ladder do you feel you stand at the moment? Tick the box next to the number that best describes where you stand
10 best possible
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 worst possible life

Classification:

C-BW-c-sq-l-11-e

Author's label:

Life satisfaction

Page in publication:

183

Observed distribution

Summary Statistics

On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10

Mean:

7.40 7.40

SD:

1.79 1.79

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Immigrant Ever moved or not
Migration of parents Age Current age (in years) Gender Sex: male (vs female) Family socio-economic status Socio-economic background (earlier for adults, current for young)
Current possessions
'Objective' socio-economic status Number of friends Number of friends/acquaintances Friends support Intimate discussions with friends
Perceived availability of social support Bullying victimization Victim of bullying