Social Capital and Subjective Well-Being: The Case of Ecuador

Social capital and subjective well-being are interconnected. Social capital, which includes social relationships, trust, and civic participation, has a positive impact on people’s subjective well-being. Fostering and strengthening social capital in communities can be beneficial in improving the subjective well-being of individuals and promoting a healthier and more prosperous society. The objective of the study is to determine the relationship between social capital and subjective well-being by correlating the variables analyzed with the different indicators. The main results show that there is a significant relationship between social capital and subjective well-being.