Date of Award

2006

Document Type

Thesis

Publisher

Edith Cowan University

Degree Name

Master of Arts (Sociology and Anthropology)

School

Centre for Social Research

Faculty

Faculty of Community Services, Education and Social Sciences

First Supervisor

Professor Alan Black

Abstract

This research offers an analysis of two concepts: subjective well-being and social capital. I examine each concept separately, looking at their underlying determinants and characteristics, and I also look at the links between these two notions, as there is theoretical support for their interdependent relationship. I have conducted data analysis of five samples, all part of the World Values Survey 1995-1996. The WVS 1995-1996 offers vast data for Spain and for four autonomous regions - Basque Country, Andalusia, Galicia and Valencia. For the national sample N= 1211. Regional sampling is as follows: Basque Country (N=2205), Andalusia (N=1803), Galicia (N=1200), and Valencia (N=501). The subjects of all the surveys are citizens of both sexes, aged 18 and older.

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