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Analyzing the link between subjective well-being and physical social networks in Ecuador: Empirical evidence using cross-sectional data

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dc.contributor.authorOrtiz, Cristian
dc.contributor.authorAlvarado, Johanna
dc.contributor.authorHuachizaca, Viviana
dc.date.accessioned2024-10-08T21:28:07Z
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dc.description.abstractIntroduction: Social networks, as an important dimension of social capital, contribute positively to people’s subjective well-being. By having a support network of friends, family or neighbors in difficult moments of life, people can experience greater happiness. Objective: The objective of this research is to analyze the relationship between physical social networks and the subjective wellbeing of heads of household in Ecuador. Methodology: Data from the National Survey of Employment, Unemployment and Underemployment (ENEMDU) of Ecuador and econometric techniques such as the ordered probit model and quantile regression were used to explore the existing heterogeneity along the distribution of the well-being variable. Results: The results reveal that there is a positive and heterogeneous relationship between the variables studied, with the magnitude of the correlation being greater for unhappy heads of household. That is, physical social networks improve well-being in the most unhappy individuals. Conclusions: Policy implications highlight that social and recreational centers should be implemented and strengthened, and the quality of services and physical spaces where physical social networks are built should be improved. For example, sports spaces, cultural events and collective activities should be promoted where people can build social networks that lead to social cohesion and promote well-being.eng
dc.description.abstractIntroducción: Las redes sociales como dimensión importante del capital social contribuyen positivamente al bienestar subjetivo de las personas. Al contar con una red de apoyo de amigos, familiares o vecinos en momentos difíciles de la vida, las personas pueden experimentar mayor felicidad. Objetivo: El objetivo de esta investigación es analizar la relación entre las redes sociales físicas y el bienestar subjetivo de los jefes de hogar en Ecuador. Metodología: Se utilizaron datos de la Encuesta Nacional de Empleo, Desempleo y Subempleo (ENEMDU) de Ecuador y técnicas econométricas como el modelo probit ordenado y regresión cuantil para explorar la heterogeneidad existente a lo largo de la distribución de la variable bienestar. Resultados: Los resultados revelan que existe una relación positiva y heterogénea entre las variables estudiadas, siendo la magnitud de la correlación mayor para los jefes de hogar infelices. Es decir, las redes sociales físicas mejoran el bienestar en los individuos más infelices. Conclusiones: Las implicaciones de política destacan que se deben implementar y fortalecer los centros sociales y recreativos, y mejorar la calidad de los servicios y espacios físicos donde se construyen las redes sociales físicas. Por ejemplo, se deben promover espacios deportivos, eventos culturales y actividades colectivas donde las personas puedan construir redes sociales que conduzcan a la cohesión social y promuevan el bienestar.ve competitiveness across different business contexts.spa
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