Description of the life situation of the Dutch population in 1980/ as well the conditions as the experience of life. Satisfaction with housing situation / quality of the environment / feelings of unsafety / details about the house and surroundings / daily pursuits / job / working conditions and unemployment, pleasure in work and housekeeping / leisure / income / activities / health / complaints, disabilities / risky habits: smoking, consumption of alcohol and drugs / social relations / satisfaction with marriage and family, friends and acquaintances / general feelings of well-being, financial and social position, feelings of happiness and satisfaction with life. Background variables: basic characteristics/ residence/ housing situation/ household characteristics/ occupation/employment/ income/capital assets/ education/ social class/ politics/ religion/ consumption of durables/ readership, mass media, and 'cultural' exposure/ organizational membership. Other available Life Situation Surveys: Quality of Life Survey 1997-continuous - POLS'97-continuous - P1665 Life Situation Survey 1986 P1454 Life Situation Survey 1983 P0761 Life Situation Survey 1980 P0657 (SCP) Life Situation Survey 1977 P0328 Life Situation Survey 1974 P0210