Introduction -- operationalising identity, confidence and satisfaction with life -- the countries of 'happy non-nationalists': France, Germany, Spain and Sweden -- the countries of the 'hesitating' citizens: Japan and Indonesia -- the countries of the 'frustrated patriots': Korea, the Philippines, Italy, Portugal and Greece -- the countries of the citizens 'happy with development': Thailand and Ireland -- the countries of the 'optimists': Malaysia, Singapore and China -- citizens' views on policy performance in the six country groups -- citizens' views on 'basic societal values' in the six country groups -- conclusion

1. social surveys