| Selfreport on single question: 'How satisfied would you say you are with your life as a whole ....?' 4 completely satisfied 3 very satisfied 2 moderately satisfied 1 slightly satisfied 0 not satisfied at all | |
| Classification | |
| Focus, O-SLW | Overall: Satisfaction w Life as a Whole |
| Time frame, u | time unspecified |
| Mode, sq | 1 question |
| Scale type, v | verbal scale Range = 5 |
| Used in studies | |
| Reference | Fernandez & Kulik (1981): study US 1973 |
| Title | A Multilevel Model of Life Satisfaction: Effects of Individual Characteristics and Neighborhood Composition. |
| Public | 18+ aged, general public, USA, 1973-1974 |
| Reference | Lepper (1998): study US California 1993 |
| Title | Use of Other-Reports to Validate Subjective Well-Being Measures. |
| Public | Retirees, Southern California, USA, followed 9 months199? |