| Characteristic | 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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Release date
August 2012
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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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