Happiness and social determinants across age cohorts in Taiwan

Hui Chuan Hsu; Wen Chiung Chang; Young Sook Chong; Jeong Shin An

doi:10.1177/1359105314567208

Happiness and social determinants across age cohorts in Taiwan

Hui Chuan Hsu, Wen Chiung Chang, Young Sook Chong, Jeong Shin An

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Abstract

The purpose of this study was to examine happiness and social determinants across age cohorts in Taiwan. The data were obtained from the 2011 Taiwan Social Change Survey (aged 18 +, n = 2,199). The social determinants of happiness included socioeconomic status and social connection. Happiness was not different across the age groups. Receiving less family support, less formal support, more social trust and more control over life were significant for the younger group. Being married and having more social participation were significant for the middle-aged. Receiving less family support and having a higher economic status were significant for the older group.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	1828-1839
Number of pages	12
Journal	Journal of Health Psychology
Volume	21
Issue number	9
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/1359105314567208
Publication status	Published - Sept 1 2016
Externally published	Yes

Keywords

cohort difference
happiness
social capital
social connection
social support
socioeconomic status

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Applied Psychology

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