Social Capital and Subjective Well-Being in Uzbekistan: Empirical Evidence Based on the World Values Survey

Abstract: Studies on factors that influence subjective well-being have mushroomed. The factors influencing subjective well-being differ from society to society. Studies show that social capital is an important factor affecting subjective well-being in collectivist societies. This paper examines the links between social capital and subjective well-being in Uzbekistan. Using the World Values Survey, I estimated a regression model, which included socioeconomic variables and data related to networks and trust. These findings reinforce the general belief that there is a positive relationship between social capital and subjective well-being in Uzbekistan.