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Happiness, Self-rated - Measurement Concept

The respondent's self-rated level of happiness
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Survey Questions

HAPORNOT from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable326967.8
1) Completely happy1733.6
2) Very happy61212.7
3) Fairly happy59712.4
4) Neither happy nor unhappy881.8
5) Fairly unhappy501.0
6) Very unhappy200.4
7) Completely uhappy40.1
8) Don't know60.1
9) No answer10.0
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPPY7 from General Social Survey 2012 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
If you were to consider your life, in general, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable351873.0
1) Completely happy1483.1
2) Very happy56311.7
3) Fairly happy4409.1
4) Neither happy nor unhappy771.6
5) Fairly unhappy350.7
6) Very unhappy160.3
7) Completely unhappy50.1
8) Cannot choose110.2
9) No answer70.1
Total4820100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 4820
Variables: 1055
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPPY_1 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Taken all together, how would you say things are these days--would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy62431.2
2) Pretty happy112356.2
3) Not too happy24912.5
8) Don't know40.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPPY_2 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Taken all together, how would you say things are these days--would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable46423.2
1) Very happy44422.2
2) Pretty happy88144.1
3) Not too happy20010.0
8) Don't know80.4
9) No answer30.2
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPPY_3 from General Social Survey Panel Data (2006 Sample)
Taken all together, how would you say things are these days--would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable72436.2
1) Very happy34417.2
2) Pretty happy74837.4
3) Not too happy1829.1
8) Don't know10.1
9) No answer10.1
Total2000100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2010
Cases: 2000
Variables: 1854
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPUNHAP from General Social Survey 2008 Cross-Section and Panel Combined
If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are . . .
 TOTAL%
0) Inapplicable65818.5
1) Very happy118433.3
2) Fairly happy151742.6
3) Not very happy1604.5
4) Not at all happy371.0
8) Don't know10.0
9) No answer20.1
Total3559100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 3559
Variables: 898
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEELNG_5 from Pulpit and Pew National Survey of Pastoral Leaders, 2001
The following questions are about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For each question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks have you been happy? (Response categories: Was it: (1) all of the time, (2) most of the time, (3) some of time, or (4) a little of the time, or (5) none of the time?)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time20823.6
2) Most of the time58966.7
3) Some of the time748.4
4) A little of the time70.8
5) None of the time40.4
Missing1
Total882100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 883
Variables: 271
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Pastors/Religious Leaders
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, Random Sample Associate Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time299.2
2) Most of the time21568.8
3) Some of the time6019.1
4) A little of the time92.7
5) None of the time10.2
Missing5
Total312100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 321
Variables: 434
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, Random Sample Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . Have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time608.7
2) Most of the time47269.1
3) Some of the time13019.1
4) A little of the time223.2
Missing9
Total684100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 692
Variables: 446
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPFEEL from General Social Survey, 1996
Now I'm going to read a list of different feelings that people sometimes have. After each one, I would like you to tell me on how many days you have felt this way during the past 7 days. On how many days in the past 7 days have you: D. Felt happy?
 TOTAL%
0) 0 days432.9
1) 1 day584.0
2) 2 days946.4
3) 3 days1006.8
4) 4 days15510.6
5) 5 days17912.3
6) 6 days17211.8
7) 7 days65044.5
8) Don't know50.3
9) No answer40.3
Missing1444
Total1460100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 2904
Variables: 1051
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPPYLIF from Spiritual Life Study of Chinese Residents
Do you feel happy about your life overall? Is it very happy, somewhat happy, somewhat unhappy, or very unhappy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy241734.4
2) Somewhat happy319245.5
3) So-so [not read to the interviewee]111115.8
4) Somewhat unhappy2583.7
5) Very unhappy360.5
9) Hard to say/don't know [do not read]60.1
Total7021100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 7021
Variables: 393
Scope: Other: Chinese sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
V10 from World Values Survey, 2005
Taking all things together, would you say you are: very happy, quite happy, not very happy, or not at all happy?
 TOTAL%
-3) Not applicable120.0
-2) No answer1460.2
-1) Don't know4650.8
1) Very happy1674627.6
2) Quite happy3257553.8
3) Not very happy905214.9
4) Not at all happy15832.6
Total60579100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 60579
Variables: 316
Scope: Other: Nations
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time479.7
2) Most of the time33669.3
3) Some of the time7816.1
4) A little of the time204.1
5) None of the time40.8
Missing5
Total485100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 490
Variables: 463
Scope: Other
Frame: Other
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other: Self-administered
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2011, Presbyterian Church (U.S.A.) Associate or Assistant Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time395.3
2) Most of the time47865.4
3) Some of the time17924.5
4) A little of the time334.5
5) None of the time20.3
Missing21
Total731100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 752
Variables: 432
Scope: Other
Frame: Other: Assistant leaders
Sample: Other: Listing
Mode: Other: Self-administered
Q79HAPPY from New Family Structures Survey (NFSS)
Taking all things together, how happy or unhappy are you with your life these days? (Q79)
 TOTAL%
-1) Refused311.0
1) Very happy99833.4
2) Somewhat happy126942.5
3) Neither happy nor unhappy32210.8
4) Somewhat unhappy2668.9
5) Very unhappy1013.4
Missing12070
Total2987100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2012
Cases: 15057
Variables: 2649
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Online Survey
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Seventh-Day Adventist Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time44.7
2) Most of the time6170.9
3) Some of the time1618.6
4) A little of the time44.7
5) None of the time11.2
Missing3
Total86100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 89
Variables: 248
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
Q2 from Muslim American Survey, 2007
Generally, how would you say things are these days in your life - would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy 25.5
2) Pretty happy 55.9
3) Not too happy 18.6
Missing42
Total1008100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2007
Cases: 1050
Variables: 120
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, United Church of Christ (UCC) Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy? (q77e)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time139.5
2) Most of the time9367.9
3) Some of the time2820.4
4) A little of the time21.5
5) None of the time10.7
Missing1
Total137100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 138
Variables: 435
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Self-administered
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, Church of God (Cleveland, TN) Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy? (q77e)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time89.8
2) Most of the time5870.7
3) Some of the time1012.2
4) A little of the time67.3
Missing2
Total82100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 84
Variables: 432
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
RUHAPPY from Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey, 1998 - Religious Observance Module
If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy31738.8
2) Fairly happy44754.7
3) Not very happy364.4
4) Not at all happy80.9
8) Can't choose101.2
Total818100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1998
Cases: 812
Variables: 79
Scope: Other: Northern Ireland Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
DAILY18 from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2004
Generally speaking, do you feel happy in your daily life?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy50726.9
2) Quite happy115961.6
3) Not very happy19610.4
4) Very unhappy170.9
97) Don't know or forgot10.1
98) Refuse10.1
Total1881100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2004
Cases: 1881
Variables: 306
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, Church of the Nazarene Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time411.8
2) Most of the time2573.5
3) Some of the time411.8
4) A little of the time12.9
Total34100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 34
Variables: 446
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Self-administered
HAPPYGN from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 2009
If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole? (v96)
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy41921.7
2) Fairly happy124164.4
3) Not very happy21911.4
4) Not at all happy402.1
8) Can't choose80.4
97) Don't know00.0
98) Don't want to answer00.0
Total1928100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 1927
Variables: 294
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Taiwanese adults
Sample: Unknown Sample Types
Mode: Other
FEELHAPP from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1994
Generally speaking, do you feel happy in your life?
 TOTAL%
0) Missing or Not applicable50.3
1) Very happy34518.5
2) Happy70938.1
3) Quite happy70938.1
4) Not very unhappy804.3
5) Very unhappy90.5
7) Don't know20.1
9) Refuse30.2
Total1862100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1994
Cases: 1862
Variables: 537
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Presbyterian Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time468.9
2) Most of the time34466.8
3) Some of the time9518.4
4) A little of the time275.2
5) None of the time30.6
Missing15
Total515100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 530
Variables: 250
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, United Church of Christ Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time198.6
2) Most of the time14666.1
3) Some of the time4520.4
4) A little of the time104.5
5) None of the time10.5
Missing3
Total221100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 224
Variables: 250
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Economic Values Survey, 1992
On the whole, how happy are you: very happy, fairly happy, or not very happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy242448.3
2) Fairly happy234846.8
3) Not very happy2064.1
4) Don't know/Refused410.8
Total5019100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1992
Cases: 2013
Variables: 479
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
HAPPY from Social Capital Community Benchmark Survey, 2000
9. All things considered, would you say that you are very happy, happy, not very happy, or not happy at all?
 TOTAL%
0) Not happy at all2530.9
1) Not very happy12694.3
2) Happy1647056.3
3) Very happy1110238.0
8) Don't know990.3
9) Refused400.1
Total29233100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2000
Cases: 29233
Variables: 333
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Specific communities
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
RUHAPPY from Northern Ireland Life and Times Survey, 2008
If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole?
 TOTAL%
-1) Skip, no self completion1219.9
1) Very happy35629.3
2) Fairly happy65353.8
3) Not very happy564.6
4) Not at all happy90.8
8) Can't choose181.5
9) Not answered10.1
Total1214100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 1215
Variables: 417
Scope: Other: Northern Ireland Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mixed Mode
HAPPY from Survey of American Catholic Priests, 2001
[For all], taking all things together, how would you say things are these days--would you way you're very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy58146.1
2) Pretty happy60147.7
3) Not too happy786.2
Missing19
Total1260100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 1279
Variables: 144
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Catholic priests
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, Evangelical Lutheran Church in America (ELCA) Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time3810.8
2) Most of the time23466.3
3) Some of the time6418.1
4) A little of the time154.2
5) None of the time20.6
Missing8
Total353100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2008
Cases: 361
Variables: 451
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Self-administered
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Fast-Growing Presbyterian Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time548.9
2) Most of the time40867.4
3) Some of the time11118.3
4) A little of the time294.8
5) None of the time30.5
Missing17
Total605100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 622
Variables: 249
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Church of the Nazarene Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time1211.4
2) Most of the time7268.6
3) Some of the time1716.2
4) A little of the time43.8
Missing2
Total105100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 107
Variables: 247
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
LIF1097N from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy9844.5
2) Pretty happy11853.6
3) Not too happy20.9
8) Don't know20.9
Missing1813
Total220100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Southern Baptist Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time1512.5
2) Most of the time7965.8
3) Some of the time2218.3
4) A little of the time32.5
5) None of the time10.8
Missing4
Total120100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 124
Variables: 249
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
VALUEE80 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy90244.4
2) Pretty happy104651.5
3) Not too happy834.1
8) Don't know10.0
9) Refused10.0
Total2033100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
SAT992 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy52944.5
2) Pretty happy60250.6
3) Not too happy554.6
4) Don't know30.3
Missing844
Total1189100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
DEGHAP from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy49345.8
2) Pretty happy53149.3
3) Not too happy504.6
8) Don't know30.3
Missing956
Total1077100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAP92O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy16535.0
2) Pretty happy28861.1
3) Not too happy183.8
Missing1562
Total471100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY83 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy55234.7
2) Pretty happy95660.0
3) Not too happy784.9
8) Don't know40.3
9) Refused30.2
Missing440
Total1593100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY88 from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are these days? Would you say you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy56842.4
2) Pretty happy71653.4
3) Not too happy554.1
5) Refused20.1
Missing692
Total1341100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
SAT1097O from Marital Instability Over the Life Course (United States), A Five-Wave Panel Study, 1980, 1983, 1988, 1992-1994, 1997
Taking all things together, how would you say you are, very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy18543.3
2) Pretty happy22953.6
3) Not too happy122.8
9) Refused10.2
Missing1606
Total427100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1980
Cases: 2303
Variables: 4276
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
BEENHPPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, Wave 2, 2008-2009, United Methodist Church Leader Survey
How much of the time during the past four weeks . . . Have you been happy? (Q77E)
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time1511.3
2) Most of the time8866.2
3) Some of the time2317.3
4) A little of the time64.5
5) None of the time10.8
Missing1
Total133100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2009
Cases: 134
Variables: 460
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Self-administered
HAPPY2 from Faith and Family in America, 2005
If you were to consider your life in general, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole – completely happy, very happy, fairly happy, neither happy nor unhappy, fairly unhappy, very unhappy, or completely unhappy?
 TOTAL%
1) Completely happy23921.1
2) Very happy48142.5
3) Fairly happy33029.2
4) Neither happy nor unhappy433.8
5) Fairly unhappy171.5
6) Very unhappy70.6
7) Completely unhappy50.4
8) Don't know/refused90.8
Total1131100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2005
Cases: 1131
Variables: 112
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Lutheran Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time286.9
2) Most of the time28770.9
3) Some of the time7418.3
4) A little of the time153.7
5) None of the time10.2
Missing5
Total405100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 410
Variables: 248
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
THESEDAY from Survey of American Catholic Priests, 1993
Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days? Would you say you're
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy45438.9
2) Pretty happy59551.0
3) Not too happy11810.1
Missing23
Total1167100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1993
Cases: 1186
Variables: 147
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: Catholic priests
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Taiwan Social Change Survey, 1999
Generally speaking, do you feel happy in your life?
 TOTAL%
0) Missing or Not applicable10.1
1) Very happy27814.4
2) Happy65133.8
3) Quite happy85244.3
4) Not very unhappy1276.6
5) Very unhappy160.8
Total1925100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1925
Variables: 428
Scope: Other: Taiwan
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, Racial Ethnic Presbyterian Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time1710.6
2) Most of the time10163.1
3) Some of the time3320.6
4) A little of the time74.4
5) None of the time21.3
Missing8
Total160100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 168
Variables: 250
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
THESDAYS from National Survey of Family Growth - Wave 5 (1995) Respondent File
Taken altogether, how would you say things are these days?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy459442.4
2) Fairly happy474643.8
3) Neither happy nor unhappy9608.9
4) Not very happy4143.8
5) Very unhappy1261.2
8) Refused50.0
9) Don't know20.0
Total10847100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 10847
Variables: 1353
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: National sample of women 15-44
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: In-Person
LIFE2 from Faith and Community Survey of Four Indianapolis Neighborhoods, 1997
Taken all together, right now, how happy would you say you are?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy19431.6
3) Pretty happy33254.2
5) Not too happy8013.1
8) Don't know40.7
9) Refused30.5
Total613100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 613
Variables: 207
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: Other: Households in four neighborhoods in Indianapolis
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
FEELHAPY from U.S. Congregational Life Survey, 2001, United Methodist Leaders
How much time during the past four weeks have you been happy?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time148.1
2) Most of the time11768.0
3) Some of the time3319.2
4) A little of the time63.5
5) None of the time21.2
Missing3
Total172100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 2001
Cases: 175
Variables: 248
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Congregations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY5 from Project Canada 1995
How are things for you these days: very happy, pretty happy or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy26722.3
2) Pretty happy83569.6
3) Not too happy968.0
9) Varied10.1
Missing48
Total1199100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1995
Cases: 1765
Variables: 562
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adolescent Component
How many times during the last 12 months have you done the following - Felt very happy.
 TOTAL%
1) 0160.6
2) 1-2592.3
3) 3-5923.6
4) 6-91676.5
5) 10-1928411.1
6) 20-3939015.3
7) 40 or more154260.5
Missing125
Total2550100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1991
Cases: 2675
Variables: 508
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
HAPPY from Endtime Family (Children of God), 1997
If you were to consider your life in general these days, how happy or unhappy would you say you are, on the whole?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy39038.7
2) Fairly happy54854.3
3) Not very happy565.6
4) Not at all happy50.5
5) Can't choose101.0
Missing16
Total1009100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1025
Variables: 244
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other: English speaking members of the Endtime Family
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Spiritual Well-Being in the United States and Sweden, 1979
For each item, indicate the answer that best represents your personal opinion or characteristic. - Right now my life is happy.
 TOTAL%
0) No response40.4
1) I strongly agree.31029.3
2) I agree.48145.5
3) I tend to agree.19318.3
4) I tend to disagree.353.3
5) I disagree.141.3
6) I strongly disagree.141.3
7) In between tend to agree and tend to disagree60.6
Total1057100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1979
Cases: 1054
Variables: 84
Scope: Other: US and Swedish samples
Frame: Other: Respondents in group settings
Sample: Non-Random
Mode: Other: Completed in group setting
HAPPY4 from Project Canada 1985-90 Panel Study
Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days for you; would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy17724.0
2) Pretty happy51169.3
3) Not too happy496.6
Missing15
Total737100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 752
Variables: 805
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY3 from Project Canada 1985-90 Panel Study
Taking all things together, how would you say things are these days for you? Would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?:
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy18024.1
2) Pretty happy51268.5
3) Not too happy547.2
9) Varied10.1
Missing5
Total747100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1990
Cases: 752
Variables: 805
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Project Canada 1975
How happy are you nowadays?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy40221.3
2) Pretty happy121664.6
3) Not too happy25913.8
9) Varies60.3
Missing34
Total1883100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1975
Cases: 1917
Variables: 305
Scope: Other: Canadian Sample
Frame: Other: Adults
Sample: Other
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY2 from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adult Component
During your life, would you say each of the following has been low, medium, or high? For ages 30-39 - My personal happiness.
 TOTAL%
1) Low2046.3
2) Medium120537.4
3) High181556.3
Missing789
Total3224100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 4013
Variables: 561
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
HAPPY3 from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adult Component
During your life, would you say each of the following has been low, medium, or high? For ages 40-49 - My personal happiness.
 TOTAL%
1) Low1485.8
2) Medium88935.1
3) High149359.0
Missing1483
Total2530100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 4013
Variables: 561
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
HAPPY4 from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adult Component
During your life, would you say each of the following has been low, medium, or high? For ages 50-64 - My personal happiness.
 TOTAL%
1) Low1005.4
2) Medium54229.0
3) High122465.6
Missing2147
Total1866100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 4013
Variables: 561
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
HAPPY1 from Effective Christian Education, A National Study of Protestant Congregations, 1991 - Adult Component
During your life, would you say each of the following has been low, medium, or high? For ages 20-29 - My personal happiness.
 TOTAL%
1) Low2848.0
2) Medium145241.0
3) High180250.9
Missing475
Total3538100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1988
Cases: 4013
Variables: 561
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Other: Survey booklets administered at congregation
HAPPYN from Middletown Area Study, 1979
Taken all together, how would you say things are these days - would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy17134.5
2) Pretty happy26453.2
3) Not too happy5911.9
4) Don't know20.4
Total496100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1979
Cases: 496
Variables: 55
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WK4HAPPY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 1997 - Spirituality and Health, Members
THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you been a happy person?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time9310.6
2) Most of the time48355.0
3) A good bit of the time16719.0
4) Some of the time9811.2
5) A little of the time313.5
6) None of the time60.7
Missing22
Total878100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 900
Variables: 246
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
HAPPY from Middletown Area Study, 1996
In general, how would you say things are these days-would you say that you are very happy, pretty happy, or not too happy?
 TOTAL%
1) Very happy8119.7
2) Pretty happy25962.9
3) Not too happy7217.5
Missing9
Total412100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1996
Cases: 421
Variables: 85
Scope: Single Sample
Frame: U.S. Adults
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Phone
WK4HAPPY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 1999 - Interpersonal Violence, Clergy
This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. Please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks have you been a happy person?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time525.3
2) Most of the time57158.1
3) A good bit of time22623.0
4) Some of the time10710.9
5) A little of the time222.2
6) None of the time50.5
Missing33
Total983100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 1016
Variables: 337
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WK4HAPPY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 1997 - Spirituality and Health, Elders
THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you been a happy person?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time10610.4
2) Most of the time62261.0
3) A good bit of the time16916.6
4) Some of the time868.4
5) A little of the time292.8
6) None of the time80.8
Missing14
Total1020100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1034
Variables: 246
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WK4HAPPY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, February 1997 - Spirituality and Health, Clergy
THIS QUESTION ASKS FOR YOUR VIEWS ABOUT YOUR HEALTH. IF YOU ARE UNSURE ABOUT HOW TO ANSWER THIS QUESTION, PLEASE GIVE THE BEST ANSWER YOU CAN: This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. For this question, please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks: have you been a happy person?
 TOTAL%
1) None of the time50.4
2) A little of the time503.6
3) Some of the time18513.3
4) A good bit of the time28220.2
5) Most of the time77655.6
6) All of the time977.0
Missing30
Total1395100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1997
Cases: 1425
Variables: 264
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Denominations
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WK4HAPPY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 1999 - Interpersonal Violence, Members
This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. Please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks have you been a happy person?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time427.7
2) Most of the time30956.7
3) A good bit of time11320.7
4) Some of the time549.9
5) A little of the time244.4
6) None of the time30.6
Missing14
Total545100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 559
Variables: 330
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed
WK4HAPPY from Presbyterian Panel Survey, November 1999 - Interpersonal Violence, Elders
This question is about how you feel and how things have been with you during the past four weeks. Please give the one answer that comes closest to the way you have been feeling. How much of the time during the past four weeks have you been a happy person?
 TOTAL%
1) All of the time385.9
2) Most of the time39761.6
3) A good bit of time13420.8
4) Some of the time619.5
5) A little of the time121.9
6) None of the time30.5
Missing17
Total645100.0
Survey Details  
Year: 1999
Cases: 662
Variables: 330
Scope: U.S. Samples
Frame: Other
Sample: Random Samples
Mode: Mailed

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