Societies and Political Orders in Transition: Insights from Cross-Cultural Studies

Almakaeva, Anna; Moreno, Alejandro; Wilkes, Rima

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 scienceand economics seeking a deeper understanding of the multi-faceted nature of social capital and well-being. 

Details

Published by: Springer

Publication Date: 2022-10-03

Format: Paperback

ISBN-13: 9783030758158

DOI: 10.1007/978-3-030-75813-4

Dimensions: 235cm x155cm

Pages: 269