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Online and Survey Representations of Well-Being: Coherence and Cross-Source Correspondence

Stefano M. Iacus·Giuseppe Porro·Haodong Qi
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Digital traces may complement population surveys in the measurement of well-being, but the two sources do not necessarily capture identical constructs. We compare the Human Flourishing Geographic Index (HFGI) with World Values Survey and European Social Survey measures across three domains using structural equation models. The results show strong within-source coherence and construct-specific cross-source correspondence. Cross-source convergence varies across domains; the observed pattern is consistent with stronger correspondence where the underlying indicators are more closely aligned conceptually. Near-perfect agreement would be unexpected, since surveys elicit standardized self-reports, whereas HFGI captures naturally occurring public expressions. HFGI should therefore be viewed as a distinct but empirically connected measurement system that complements survey-based evidence on well-being.

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Stefano M. Iacus, Giuseppe Porro, Haodong Qi. 2026-09-29. Online and Survey Representations of Well-Being: Coherence and Cross-Source Correspondence. https://arxiv.org/abs/2611.08510

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