Globally Happy: Individual Globalization, Expanded Capacities, and Subjective Wellbeing |
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Authors: | Ming-Chang Tsai Heng-Hao Chang Wan-chi Chen |
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Institution: | 1. Department of Sociology, National Taipei University, 151 University Road, Sansia, New Taipei City, 23741, Taiwan
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Abstract: | Deep integration of Asia into the global society necessarily affects wellbeing of local populations. This study proposes a notion of ??extend capacities?? to explain the relationships between individual globalization and subjective wellbeing among Asian populations in a context of increasing global integration. Using Amartya Sen??s theory of human capacities as a point of departure, we advance a distinctive list of expanded capacities, which includes English ability, global exposure and foreign contacts via jobs. Empirical findings from our multilevel analysis of a large sample from 14 Asian countries show the consistent impact of mastering a global lingua franca on job satisfaction, perceived life accomplishment, and happiness. Global exposure also generates some favorable influences. |
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