The connection between social capital and Chinese public health: an analysis of six Chinese general social surveys

This study examines the connection between social capital and the perceived health status for the Chinese public. Extending from previous research that uses unrepresentative samples, the current project analyzes nationally representative samples of approximately 60,000 respondents. The data are draw...

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Published in:Discover social science and health 2024-10, Vol.4 (1), p.56-14, Article 56
Main Author: Hao, Feng
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Biomedicine
Chinese public
COVID-19
Education
Health care access
Health status
Hypotheses
Income distribution
Investigations
Literature reviews
Mental health
Multilevel modeling
Personal capital
Polls & surveys
Public health
Social capital
Social networks
Social research
Social Sciences
Socioeconomic factors
Socioeconomic status
Teenagers
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Summary:This study examines the connection between social capital and the perceived health status for the Chinese public. Extending from previous research that uses unrepresentative samples, the current project analyzes nationally representative samples of approximately 60,000 respondents. The data are drawn from six waves of the Chinese General Social Survey conducted in 2010, 2012, 2013, 2015, 2017, and 2018, respectively. The multilevel regression approach is used for statistical estimation. Findings show a consistent pattern that social capital, encompassing social network and generalized trust, is positively related to one’s perceived health status across these years. In addition, the moderating impact of personal capital on the link between social capital and perceived health status is identified. Social capital has a greater health impact on those with lower personal capital than those with higher personal capital. This study complements current literature and has implications for public health policies.
ISSN:2731-0469
2731-0469
DOI:10.1007/s44155-024-00118-9