title: Happiness and social determinants across age cohorts in Taiwan.
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.
authors.affiliation: Asia University, Taiwan, Republic of China China Medical University, Taiwan, Republic of China gingerhsu@seed.net.tw.
authors.forename: Hui-Chuan
authors.initials: HC
authors.lastname: Hsu
authors.affiliation: National Taiwan University, Taiwan, Republic of China.
authors.forename: Wen-Chiung
authors.initials: WC
authors.lastname: Chang
authors.affiliation: Pusan National University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Young-Sook
authors.initials: YS
authors.lastname: Chong
authors.affiliation: Pusan National University, Republic of Korea.
authors.forename: Jeong Shin
authors.initials: JS
authors.lastname: An
mesh_terms: D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D000369:Aged, 80 and over; D015331:Cohort Studies; D005260:Female; D006240:Happiness; D006801:Humans; D008875:Middle Aged; D012923:Social Class; D012944:Social Support; D012959:Socioeconomic Factors; D011795:Surveys and Questionnaires; D013624:Taiwan; D035502:Trust; D055815:Young Adult
keywords: cohort difference; happiness; social capital; social connection; social support; socioeconomic status