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Analiza porównawcza subiektywnego dobrostanu w Europie
Comparative analysis of subjective well-being in Europe

Author(s): Tomasz Panek
Subject(s): Socio-Economic Research
Published by: Główny Urząd Statystyczny
Keywords: comparative analysis; survey research; quality of life; correspondence analysis

Summary/Abstract: The article presents the results of a comparative analysis of subjective well-being in the countries participating in the European Social Survey (ESS) in 2012 as well as changes its level in comparison with 2006. In the construction of indicators, Geneva method was used, which allowed comparison of the level of subjective welfare and its various aspects in different countries. Also the level distance of the perceived welfare for its each components was examined. This was measured from their maximum positive level on the scales used in the test measurement. In addition to the comparative analysis of the level of welfare and the changes in the countries participating in the ESS, also its distribution inequity was assessed. Furthermore, using the method of correspondence analysis, the author conducted comparative analysis of subjective well-being profiles of countries participating in the ESS.

  • Issue Year: 60/2015
  • Issue No: 02
  • Page Range: 1-26
  • Page Count: 26
  • Language: Polish
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