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Social Networks and Subjective Wellbeing in Australia, China and the United Kingdom (2013-2015)

Abstract

Social science and social policy increasingly recognise that people's family, friendship and other networks matter for their health and well-being. But it remains unclear why networks are important and what kinds of positive and negative effects they might have. Research has also been confined to developed countries. We develop a new theory of network effects on wellbeing and examine it in Australia, China and UK. We will contribute to the social scientific understanding of networks and their effects in developed and developing societies and will also inform policy and program design and delivery in areas relating to individual and community well-being.

Experts

Professor Mark Western

Director, The Queensland Commitment, and Professor of Sociology
Centre for Policy Futures
Faculty of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
Mark Western
Mark Western