Türkiye'de sosyal sermayenin öznel refah üzerindeki etkisi

This research explores the impact of social capital on subjective well-being in Turkey by using World Values Survey conducted in 5 different waves for 1990 to 2014 period. Our dependent variables used as forms to measure subjective well-being are happiness and life satisfaction. This study takes into account trust as social capital in addition to previous studies on happiness and life satisfaction. The other independent variables that are used to control for demographics are age, sex, education level, employment status, income and confidence in governmental and political institutions. By comparing the determinants of happiness, life satisfaction and social capital over different years, this research aims to provide forecasting for policy makers and professionals to improve the perceived lives of Turkish people.