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Social capital, education, and subjective well-being in Ecuador

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: The study examines the interaction between social capital, education, and subjective well-being in Ecuador, highlighting its impact on economic development. The study aims to understand the situation of social capital and subjective well-being and how the identified factors explain the impact on subjective well-being in the Ecuadorian population, using a descriptive and analytical approach with information from the World Value Survey database of waves 6 and 7. The main results show a significant relationship between social capital and subjective well-being, with positive influences such as justice and union membership, and negative effects of public administration and media. In conclusion, the importance of strengthening social capital and improving public services and communication to promote the well-being of the Ecuadorian population is emphasized.

Source: Frontiers in Sociology

DOI: 10.3389/fsoc.2024.1417538

Authors: Aracelly Núñez-Naranjo, Ximena Morales-Urrutia, Luis Simbaña-Taipe

Institutions: Universidad Indoamérica, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Universidad de las Fuerzas Armadas ESPE

Language: English

Topic: Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction

Subfield: Social Psychology

Field: Psychology

Domain: Social Sciences

SDG: Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $1,285