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Studies

Brulé & Veenhoven (2014a): study ZZ Developed nations 1997

Publication

Author(s):
Brulé, G; Veenhoven, R.
Title:
Participatory Teaching and Happiness in developed Nations.
Source:
Journal Advances in Applied Sociology, 2014, Vol. 4, 235 - 245

Investigation

Public
Adolescents, 22 developed countries, 1997-2006
Survey name
INT-BSC
Sample
Non-probability purposive sample
Respondents
N = 102300
Non Response
Assessment
Questionnaire: Paper & Pencil Interview (PAPI)
Questionnaire was administered in class.

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

Here is ladder representing the 'ladder of life'. Let's suppose the top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you; and the bottom, the worst possible life for you. On which step of the ladder do you feel you personally stand at the present time?
10 best possible
9
8
7
6
5
4
3
2
1
0 worst possible life

This question was followed (not preceded) by items on life 5 years ago and 5 years from now.
Classification:
C-BW-c-sq-l-11-c
Author's label:
Contentment
Page in publication:
241

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Participatory teaching Horizontal teaching teaching in nation