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Socioeconomic status, communication activity patterns, and subjective well‐being

Evidence from a nationally representative sample in China

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ID21739438
AuthorsShaojing Sun (0000-0003-2189-5336, Fudan University), Mihye Seo (0000-0002-5734-3181, Sungkyunkwan University, corresponding author)
Year2022
Volume22
Issue2
Pages735-757
Publication date2022-08-01
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAnalyses of Social Issues and Public Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 1529-7489 • E-ISSN: 1530-2415
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1111/asap.12319
OpenAlexW4286212790
LanguageEN
Citations received1
References cited57

This study investigated the relationship between subjective/objective socioeconomic status (SES) and self/society‐oriented subjective well‐being (SWB) and the moderation effect of communication activity patterns in a nationally representative sample of Chinese citizens. We found that both subjective and objective SES were related to SWB, but the association varied by SES type and age group. Three kinds of communication activity patterns emerged across different age groups: balanced, mixed, and singular. A complex moderation effect of communication activity patterns also shaped the relationship between SES and SWB. The implications of these findings are discussed in the context of evolving Chinese culture and society

China · Developmental psychology · Geography · Happiness · Moderation · Population · Socioeconomic status · Sociology · Subjective well-being · Demography · Health disparities and outcomes · Psychological Well-being and Life Satisfaction · Psychology · Social and Cultural Dynamics · Social Psychology

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