We rely on the randomized activation of the heuristic of attribute substitution to analyze the effect of blood donation on donors’ happiness. We randomly delivered two versions of a questionnaire where the happiness question is alternatively placed immediately before or after a categorical question asking about the blood donor condition of the respondent (non-donor, previously donor, donor). By comparing the answers given to the happiness question in the two versions, we find a positive effect of donating blood on donors' happiness. We discuss the pros and cons of this method to investigate the determinants of subjective well-being.
Degli Antoni, G., & Vittucci Marzetti, G. (In corso di stampa). Estimating the effect on happiness through question randomization: An application to blood donation. SOCIAL SCIENCE & MEDICINE, 1-20.
Estimating the effect on happiness through question randomization: An application to blood donation
Degli Antoni, G;Vittucci Marzetti, G
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We rely on the randomized activation of the heuristic of attribute substitution to analyze the effect of blood donation on donors’ happiness. We randomly delivered two versions of a questionnaire where the happiness question is alternatively placed immediately before or after a categorical question asking about the blood donor condition of the respondent (non-donor, previously donor, donor). By comparing the answers given to the happiness question in the two versions, we find a positive effect of donating blood on donors' happiness. We discuss the pros and cons of this method to investigate the determinants of subjective well-being.File | Dimensione | Formato | |
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