Happiness Meanders Study: Cross-Cultural Survey on Well-Being Across 48 Countries, 2019
by Krys, Kuba / ODUM Harvested Dataverse·Updated 1mo ago
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Description
12,361 survey participants from 48 countries across six continents were recruited for the Happiness Meanders Study in 2019. The dataset explores cultural variations in happiness, emotional experiences, and models of selfhood using established psychological scales. It was authored by Kuba Krys and ethical approval was obtained from the Institute of Psychology of the Polish Academy of Sciences.
Use Cases
Analyze cultural differences in ideal versus actual happiness based on the Satisfaction with Life and Interdependent Happiness scales.
Model relationships between cultural models of selfhood and emotional expression based on the Cultural Models of Selfhood Scale and Emotional Experience and Expression Inventory.
Compare individual and family-level well-being assessments across different countries.
Investigate demographic correlates of life satisfaction across multiple domains like health, finances, and relationships.
Strengths
Includes 12,361 participants, providing a substantial sample size for analysis.
Covers 48 countries across six continents, offering broad geographic and cultural diversity.
Uses multiple validated psychological scales, including the Satisfaction with Life Scale and Interdependent Happiness Scale.
Contains detailed demographic information, with 60.3% female, 39.2% male, and a mean age of 25.24 years.
Limitations
Column-level documentation is absent; field semantics must be inferred after download.
Row count is unknown, which may limit suitability assessment for specific modeling tasks.
The sample has a mean age of 25.24 years, which may limit generalizability to older populations.
Provenance
Source
ODUM Harvested Dataverse
Collection Method
Participants were recruited through academic networks and local collaborators and completed a 25-minute questionnaire.
Time Range
2019
Freshness
Last updated 2026-04-27 03:11:24; freshness should be verified.
Geography
48 countries across six continents
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