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Life satisfaction and social capital in different age groups in Finland: Data from the European Values Study
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Abstract The aim of the study is to explore age and language group differences in social capital and life satisfaction, and their associated factors, among Finnish and Swedish speakers in Finland. Data were derived from the European Values Study (EVS), and the sample included 2514 individuals aged 18 years a... view more
The aim of the study is to explore age and language group differences in social capital and life satisfaction, and their associated factors, among Finnish and Swedish speakers in Finland. Data were derived from the European Values Study (EVS), and the sample included 2514 individuals aged 18 years and older. Various regression-based methods were used in the analyses. The results indicate that there are significant differences in social capital between Finnish and Swedish speakers but not in life satisfaction. Nevertheless, a positive association between volunteering and life satisfaction was observed for Finnish speakers. The findings corroborate that structural and cognitive social capital are associated with higher life satisfaction and highlight the potential for promoting well-being in younger and older adults through being actively engaged in and feeling connected to a community. Moreover, special attention should be given to young adults who display the lowest levels of life satisfaction and social capital.... view less
Keywords
EVS; Finland; satisfaction with life; well-being; social capital; adult; linguistics; old age; language; foreign language
Classification
Philosophy, Ethics, Religion
Social Psychology
Free Keywords
linguistic groups; EVS 2017
Document language
English
Publication Year
2022
Page/Pages
p. 45-62
Journal
Finnish Journal of Social Research, 15 (2022)
DOI
https://doi.org/10.51815/fjsr.117102
ISSN
2814-5038
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed