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A Study on the Subjective Happiness and Social Capital

사회적 자본과 주관적 행복감에 관한 연구

  • 신화경 (상명대학교 소비자주거학과) ;
  • 조인숙 (상명대학교 소비자주거학과)
  • Received : 2015.04.28
  • Accepted : 2015.06.23
  • Published : 2015.06.25
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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to determine the relationship between subjective happiness and social capital. The data for the analysis were collected via the questionnaire survey method, from October 29 to November 10, 2013. The sample consisted of 338 residents, living in Seoul and Gyeonggi-Do province. Social capital is composed of the social network, social trust and social norms. The social network is composed of the satisfaction of one's social relations, and the degree of social interaction. Social trust is composed of the trust in ones's neighbors and the local community. Social norms are composed of reciprocity, participation and a sense of belonging and solidarity. The findings of this study were as follows: 1) The average for subjective happiness was 3.82 points, over neutral. In particular, the subjective happiness of people over 50 years old was highest. 2) The social network, social trust, and social norms were related to the subjective happiness.

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