Sociology

Social trust, social capital, and subjective well-being of rural residents: micro-empirical evidence based on the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS)

H. Xu, C. Zhang, et al.

Discover how social trust influences happiness among rural residents in China in a compelling study by Haiping Xu, Chuqiao Zhang, and Yawen Huang. The research uncovers the critical role of social capital in enhancing life satisfaction, particularly for those navigating high-market competition. Enhance your understanding of the social dynamics at play in rural communities.

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Abstract

This paper investigates the relationship between social trust, social capital, and subjective well-being (SWB) of rural residents in China. Using data from the Chinese General Social Survey (CGSS) from 2012, 2013, and 2015, the study finds that social trust positively affects the happiness of rural residents and their social capital. Social capital plays a mediating role in the relationship between trust and happiness, particularly for those over 30 and living in high-market competition areas. The findings suggest that enhancing social networks and social support can improve life satisfaction among rural Chinese.

Publisher

Humanities and Social Sciences Communications

Published On

Feb 09, 2023

Authors

Haiping Xu, Chuqiao Zhang, Yawen Huang

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