Entry:
Veenhoven, Ruut, Data-Book of Happiness. Dordrecht, Holland: D. Reidel, 1984.
Abstract:
This is a reference work that gathers empirical findings from the U.S. and western Europe on the subject of happiness. It makes possible easy comparisons of data already available across time, national, and social categories. Happiness is defined as the overall appreciation of life.
GSS Years:1972-1977
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GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document: |
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Variable Name |
Variable Label |
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| EDUC |
HIGHEST YEAR OF SCHOOL COMPLETED |
| RACE |
RACE OF RESPONDENT |
| SEX |
RESPONDENTS SEX |
| INCOME |
TOTAL FAMILY INCOME |
| SATHEALT |
HEALTH AND PHYSICAL CONDITION |
| SATJOB |
JOB OR HOUSEWORK |
| OCC |
RS CENSUS OCCUPATION CODE (1970) |
| HAPPY |
GENERAL HAPPINESS |
| AGE |
AGE OF RESPONDENT |
| MARITAL |
MARITAL STATUS |
| HAPMAR |
HAPPINESS OF MARRIAGE |
| WRKSTAT |
LABOR FRCE STATUS |