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Studies

HBSC (2002): study CA 2001

Publication

Author(s):
HBSC,
Title:
HBSC Survey 2001/2002 Survey (Health Behavior in School-aged Children) Distributional data from personal communication
Source:
WHO

Investigation

Public
Teens, adolescents, Canada, 2001
Survey name
INT-HBSC 2001/2002
Sample
Probability multi-stage cluster sample
Respondents
N = 4295
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)

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
Observed distribution
Frequencies
1: 0.6%,   2: 0.7%,   3: 0.8%,   4: 1.8%,   5: 3.4%,   6: 6.4%,   7: 7.7%,   8: 17.1%,   9: 27.8%,   10: 22.6%,   11: 11.1%   (total 100%)
Summary Statistics
On original range 0 - 10 On range 0-10
Mean:
7.56 7.56
SD:
1.88 1.88