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

GSS Codebook Variables referenced by document:

Variable Name

Variable Label

 
 
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