Data from CREP Replication of Does Money Buy Happiness, Diener et al. (2010)

Olivia Costa; Quincey Feragen; Jordan Wagge; Amanda M. Woodward

doi:10.5334/jopd.156

Data from CREP Replication of Does Money Buy Happiness, Diener et al. (2010)

Journal of Open Psychology Data

Volume 14 (2026): Issue 1

By: Olivia Costa , Quincey Feragen , Jordan Wagge and Amanda M. Woodward

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|Jun 2026

Abstract

This dataset results from a multi-lab replication of Diener et al. (2010) organized by the Collaborative Replication and Education Project (CREP). This project aimed to understand the relationships between different types of needs (basic needs, psychological needs, standard of living, etc.), people’s positive and negative feelings, and life evaluations. This dataset includes data collected across each site contributing to the study. It includes predictor variables associated with participants’ mood and current financial comfort. It also includes demographic data like education, gender, marital status, residential area and income. The data are stored in a. csv file to be used for additional analysis, as an educational tool, and further interdisciplinary collaboration.

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DOI: https://doi.org/10.5334/jopd.156 | Journal eISSN: 2050-9863

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Submitted on: Oct 1, 2025

Accepted on: Jun 5, 2026

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