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Social capital, gender‐based resilience, and well‐being among urban and rural households in Togo

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: This study investigates the impact of social capital (SC) on household resilience and well‐being in Togo, considering gender and location differences. Using data from the 2017 Regional Integrated Survey on Employment and the Informal Sector, three complementary econometric methods were applied, including propensity score matching, endogenous switching regression, and instrumental variable quantile regressions. The results show that access to SC improves household well‐being by strengthening resilience, although this effect varies by gender and location. SC benefits men in rural areas but has less impact on women. Public policies should promote civic engagement to maximize the positive effects of SC.

Source: Journal of International Development

DOI: 10.1002/jid.3958

Authors: Afi Florence Akakpo, Koffi Sodokin, Mawuli Kodjovi Couchoro

Institution: University of Lomé

Language: English

Topic: Social Capital and Networks

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, No poverty, Gender equality, Sustainable cities and communities, Decent work and economic growth

Open Access status: bronze

OpenAlex ID: W4403138770

FWCI: 5.86

Cites: 135

Cited by: 8

Related to: 10