Study

Publication
Author(s)	Eden,
Title	The State of the Nation.
Source	Public Opinion, 1985, Augus/September, 21 - 25
Investigation
Public	18+ aged, general public, United States, 1982
Survey name	Gallup poll
Sample	Probability multistage stratified area sample
Weighting	Y
Respondents N =	0
Non Response	0
Assesment	Interview: face-to-face
Happiness measure(s) used

Full text	Selfreport on single question: Here is a picture of a ladder. Suppose we say that the top of the ladder represents the best possible life for you and the bottom represents the worst possible life for you. Where on the ladder do you feel you personally stand at the present time? [ 10 ] best possible life [ 9 ] [ 8 ] [ 7 ] [ 6 ] [ 5 ] [ 4 ] [ 3 ] [ 2 ] [ 1 ] [ 0 ] worst possible life Preceded by 1) open questions about what the respondent imagines as the best possible life and the worst possible life. 2) ratings on the ladder of one's life five years ago and where on the ladder one expects to stand five years from now. Name: Cantril's self anchoring ladder rating of life (original)
Classification	C-BW-c-sq-l-11-a
Page in publication	25
Finding used in nation ranks	Yes