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Satisfaction with living standars in the U.S. in 2012, by social class
How happy are you with your life nowadays? (by social class, United States, 2012)
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Aug 22, 2012
This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults on their happiness with their current living standards, by social class. The survey was conducted in July 2012, shortly before the presidential election. 32 percent of Americans who define themselves as members of the middle class stated they were very happy with their life nowadays, while 20 percent of Americans belonging to the lower class stated the same.
How happy are you with your life nowadays? (by social class, United States, 2012)
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| Upper class | Middle class | Lower class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very happy | 42% | 32% | 20% |
| Pretty happy | 48% | 48% | 46% |
| Not too happy | 10% | 18% | 31% |
| Don't know /refused | 1% | 1% | 2% |
| Upper class | Middle class | Lower class | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Very happy | 42% | 32% | 20% |
| Pretty happy | 48% | 48% | 46% |
| Not too happy | 10% | 18% | 31% |
| Don't know /refused | 1% | 1% | 2% |
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by Statista Research Department,
last edited
Aug 22, 2012
This statistic shows the results of a survey among American adults on their happiness with their current living standards, by social class. The survey was conducted in July 2012, shortly before the presidential election. 32 percent of Americans who define themselves as members of the middle class stated they were very happy with their life nowadays, while 20 percent of Americans belonging to the lower class stated the same.
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- Release date
- August 2012
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 16-26, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 2,508 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
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The source poses the original questions as follows: "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?"
Number of respondents per class:
Upper class = 507
Middle class = 1,287
Lower class = 670.
The source asked the respondents if they define themselves as lower, middle and upper class. For details, please see page 123 at the source.
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- As a Premium user you get access to the detailed source references and background information about this statistic.
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- Release date
- August 2012
More information
- Region
- United States
- Survey time period
- July 16-26, 2012
- Number of respondents
- 2,508 respondents
- Age group
- 18 years and older
- Method of interview
- Telephone interview
- Supplementary notes
-
The source poses the original questions as follows: "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?"
Number of respondents per class:
Upper class = 507
Middle class = 1,287
Lower class = 670.
The source asked the respondents if they define themselves as lower, middle and upper class. For details, please see page 123 at the source.
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