Article ID | Journal | Published Year | Pages | File Type |
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10503000 | Health & Place | 2011 | 10 Pages |
Abstract
⺠We developed a four-factor measure of social capital using data on 69,725 adults in 50 countries. ⺠Country-level social capital relates to self-rated health and life satisfaction. ⺠Benefits of social capital are greater in women, older adults and more trusting, affiliated adults.
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Authors
Frank J. Elgar, Christopher G. Davis, Michael J. Wohl, Stephen J. Trites, John M. Zelenski, Michael S. Martin,