Social Capital and Life Satisfaction in People with Musculoskeletal Impairments in Hanoi
Author Information
Author(s): Takahashi Kyo, Thuy Nguyen Thi Minh, Poudel Krishna C, Sakisaka Kayako, Jimba Masamine, Yasuoka Junko
Primary Institution: Department of Community and Global Health, Graduate School of Medicine, the University of Tokyo
Hypothesis
The study aimed to explore the associations between social capital and life satisfaction of persons with musculoskeletal impairments in Hanoi, Vietnam.
Conclusion
Active participation in multiple groups is important for enhancing life satisfaction among persons with musculoskeletal impairments.
Supporting Evidence
- Group membership was significantly associated with higher life satisfaction.
- Participants who were active members of two or more groups reported higher life satisfaction.
- Educational level was positively correlated with life satisfaction.
Takeaway
Being part of more than one group can make people with physical disabilities happier.
Methodology
A cross-sectional study was conducted using a self-administered questionnaire to measure social capital and life satisfaction among participants.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to self-reported measures and the exclusion of non-group members.
Limitations
The study was limited to members of disabled people's groups in the capital city, which may not represent all persons with disabilities in Vietnam.
Participant Demographics
Participants were 136 individuals with musculoskeletal impairments, mean age 36, with a balanced gender distribution.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p = .009 for educational level, p = .013 for activities of daily living, p = .015 for indoor moving status, p < .001 for group membership.
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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