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Studies

Hoff & Jehoel-Gijsbers (1998): study NL 1982

Publication

Author(s):
Hoff, S.J.; Jehoel-Gijsbers, G.
Title:
Een Bestaan zonder Baan. (Live without Work).
Source:
Sociaal Cultureel Planbureau, 1998, Rijswijk, Netherlands

Investigation

Public
Adults, in labor force, The Netherlands, 1982-1995
Sample
Probability simple random sample
Respondents
N = 500
Non Response
Not reported
Assessment
Interview: face-to-face

Happiness Measure(s) and Distributional Findings

Full text:
Self report on single question:

How satisfied are you with the life you currently lead?
5  extraordinary satisfied
4  very satisfied
3  satisfied
2  fairly satisfied
1  not very satisfied
Classification:
O-SLL-c-sq-v-5-d
Author's label:
Overall happiness
Page in publication:
147

Correlational Findings

Author's label Subject Description Finding Employment status Current employment status
Unfit for work
Unemployed involuntary