Social Support and Life Satisfaction Across Racial Groups
Author Information
Author(s): Mbam Kingsley, Su Yan-Jhu, Dong Wuyi
Primary Institution: University of Massachusetts Boston
Hypothesis
How does perceived social support differ across racial and ethnic groups in relation to life satisfaction?
Conclusion
People with more perceived social support have higher life satisfaction, with stronger effects observed among Hispanic individuals compared to non-Hispanic Whites.
Supporting Evidence
- People with more perceived social support had significantly higher life satisfaction.
- The association between social support and life satisfaction is stronger among Hispanic individuals.
Takeaway
Having friends and family who support you makes you happier, and this is especially true for Hispanic people.
Methodology
This cross-sectional study used data from the 2020 Health and Retirement Study and employed OLS regression to analyze the data.
Participant Demographics
Individuals aged 55 and older, including various racial and ethnic groups.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p < 0.001; p = 0.03
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
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