Cognitive and Structural Social Capital as Predictors of Quality of Life for Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Germany

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adekunle Adedeji ◽  
Neuza Silva ◽  
Monika Bullinger
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
African Migrants ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Structural Social Capital

scholarly journals Trust, Sociability, and Quality of Life of Sub-Saharan African Migrants in Germany

2021 ◽  
Vol 6 ◽  
Author(s):  
Adekunle Adedeji ◽  
Tosin Yinka Akintunde ◽  
Erhabor S. Idemudia ◽  
Elhakim Ibrahim ◽  
Franka Metzner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Minority Groups ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Poor Quality ◽  
Linear Regression Models ◽  
African Migrants ◽  
General Trust ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Predictive Effect

Poor social integration is associated with poor quality of life among minority groups. The current study hypothesized that trust and sociability may significantly explain the quality of life performance among Sub-Saharan African migrants in Germany. Data from 518 migrants were analyzed. Hierarchical multiple linear regression models were calculated to assess the predictive effect of trust and sociability on aggregate quality of life. Results show that general trust and sociability explained about 21% of the variance in quality of life score (adjusted R2 = .206; p < .001) for the total sample. Socioeconomic and demographic features suggested an added predictive effect of about 8% for total sample (adjusted R2 = .279; p < .001), 10% for male (adjusted R2 = .322; p < .001) and 4% for female (adjusted R2 = .211; p < .001). The results support trust and sociability as essential in connecting to a new environment and enhancing the quality of life.

scholarly journals Individual social capital and health-related quality of life among older rural Chinese

2015 ◽  
Vol 37 (2) ◽  
pp. 221-242 ◽  
Author(s):  
XIAOJIE SUN ◽  
KUN LIU ◽  
MARTIN WEBBER ◽  
LIZHENG SHI
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Short Form ◽  
Health Related Quality ◽  
Chinese People ◽  
Individual Social Capital ◽  
Related Quality ◽  
Health Related ◽  
Resource Generator

ABSTRACTNo study based on the Resource Generator has explored the association between individual social capital and health-related quality of life among older adults. This study aims to evaluate the validity and reliability of the adapted Resource Generator-China, and examine the association between individual social capital measured by the Resource Generator-China and health-related quality of life of older rural-dwelling Chinese people. A field survey including 975 rural-dwelling people aged between 60 and 75 years was conducted in three counties of the Shandong Province of China in 2013. Quality of life was measured by the Chinese version of the 36-Item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36): scores of Physical Component Summary and Mental Component Summary. Cumulative scale analyses were performed to analyse the homogeneity and reliability of the Resource Generator-China. We constructed generalised linear models by gender to examine the associations of social capital with health-related quality of life. Our findings suggest that the adapted instrument for older rural-dwelling Chinese people can be a reliable and valid measure of access to individual social capital. There were positive associations between individual social capital (total scores and sub-scale scores) and health-related quality of life. Individual social capital had a stronger association with mental health among women than men. Future studies should be improved through a longitudinal design with a larger and randomised sample covering large geographical rural areas in China.

scholarly journals Aging, Health, and Quality of Life for Older People Living With HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa: A Review and Proposed Conceptual Framework

2017 ◽  
Vol 31 (1) ◽  
pp. 109-138 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mark J. Siedner
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Conceptual Framework ◽  
Care Delivery ◽  
Sub Saharan Africa ◽  
People Living With Hiv ◽  
Sub Saharan ◽  
Living With Hiv ◽  
The Impact

Objective: The number of people living with HIV (PLWH) over 50 years old in sub-Saharan Africa is predicted to triple in the coming decades, to 6-10 million. Yet, there is a paucity of data on the determinants of health and quality of life for older PLWH in the region. Methods: A review was undertaken to describe the impact of HIV infection on aging for PLWH in sub-Saharan Africa. Results: We (a) summarize the pathophysiology and epidemiology of aging with HIV in resource-rich settings, and (b) describe how these relationships might differ in sub-Saharan Africa, (c) propose a conceptual framework to describe determinants of quality of life for older PLWH, and (d) suggest priority research areas needed to ensure long-term gains in quality of life for PLWH in the region. Conclusions: Differences in traditional, lifestyle, and envirnomental risk factors, as well as unique features of HIV epidemiology and care delivery appear to substantially alter the contribution of HIV to aging in sub-Saharan Africa. Meanwhile, unique preferences and conceptualizations of quality of life will require novel measurement and intervention tools. An expanded research and public health infrastructure is needed to ensure that gains made in HIV prevention and treamtent are translated into long-term benefits in this region.

The Impact of Economic Shocks on Quality of Life and Social Capital in Small Towns*

2008 ◽  
Vol 73 (4) ◽  
pp. 580-604 ◽  
Author(s):  
Terry L. Besser ◽  
Nicholas Recker ◽  
Kerry Agnitsch
Keyword(s):  
Quality Of Life ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Small Towns ◽  
Economic Shocks ◽  
The Impact
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