Social Capital and Subjective Well-Being: Insights from Cross-Cultural Studies (1st ed. 2021) (Societies and Political Orders in Transition)

By: Anna Almakaeva and Alejandro Moreno and Rima Wilkes

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Synopsis: This book presents a cross-cultural investigation into the interplay between social capital and subjective well-being. Based on a quantitative analysis of the latest large-N cross-cultural data sets, including the World Value Survey and the European Social Survey, and covering various countries, it offers a comparative perspective on and new insights into the determinants of social capital and well-being. By identifying both universal and culture-specific patterns, the authors shed new light on the spatial and temporal differentiation of social capital and subjective well-being. The book is divided into two main parts: The first discusses mutual trust, religious and cultural tolerance, and pro-social and human values as essential dimensions of social capital. In turn, the second part studies social capital as a source of subjective well-being and life satisfaction. Given its scope, the book will appeal to scholars of sociology, social psychology, political science and economics seeking a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted nature of social capital and well-being.

Book Quality:: Publisher Quality
ISBN-13:: 9783030758134
Related ISBNs:: 9783030758127
Publisher:: Springer International Publishing
Date of Addition:: 11/04/21
Copyrighted By:: Springer Nature Switzerland AG
Adult content:: No
Language:: English
Has Image Descriptions:: No
Categories:: Nonfiction, Psychology, Mathematics and Statistics, Politics and Government, Sociology
Submitted By:: Bookshare Staff
Usage Restrictions:: This is a copyrighted book.
Edited by:: Anna Almakaeva
Edited by:: Alejandro Moreno
Edited by:: Rima Wilkes