Are Iranians happy? A comparative study between Iran and the United States

被引:15
作者
Kousha, M [1 ]
Mohseni, N [1 ]
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[1] Macalester Coll, St Paul, MN 55105 USA
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10.1023/A:1007061431186
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C [社会科学总论];
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03 ; 0303 ;
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This study is based on a survey of 544 respondents in 1995 and 1055 respondent in 1997 from Tehran, Iran. It measures the degree of happiness among Iranians across gender, income, age, and educational levels. By drawing on satisfaction with various dimensions of life, the study also explores the correlates of happiness and compares them with the 1994 GSS survey of Americans.
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页码:259 / 289
页数:31
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