Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling
Background: Changes in health conditions can be influenced by different social variables. These components can modify and improve people’s overall health. This study aimed to explore the role of social capital, social isolation, social support, and life satisfaction in relation to university student...
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| description | Background: Changes in health conditions can be influenced by different social variables. These components can modify and improve people’s overall health. This study aimed to explore the role of social capital, social isolation, social support, and life satisfaction in relation to university students’ health-related quality of life.Methods: In the present cross-sectional investigation, 250 students of the Faculty of Health at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected using simple random sampling. The data collection tools were a demographic questionnaire, social capital, social isolation, social support, and life satisfaction, and 36-item short-form health survey questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS. Moreover, the Structural Equation Model was applied using Amos.Results: Results showed several significant predictors which were displayed as values of standardized beta. Individuals’ health-related quality of life was associated significantly with higher social capital, social support, and life satisfaction, and lower social isolation. As shown in the model, social capital was the strongest health-related quality of life predictor.Conclusion: Considering these findings, it is crucial for public health policies to prioritize fostering social relationships between people, particularly among individuals who are at a higher social isolation. By addressing these issues, efforts can be made to reduce health inequalities and promote overall well-being, especially among university students. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-fdc6c84c97764e808893b0c2e0eb56cf2025-08-20T03:10:54ZengShiraz University of Medical SciencesJournal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System2345-22182345-38932025-04-0113219320010.30476/jhsss.2024.100992.185750891Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation ModelingSahar Mohammadnabizadeh0Farshad Sharifi1Mehdi Varmaghani2Social Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranElderly Health Research Center, Endocrinology and Metabolism Population Sciences Institute, Tehran University of Medical Sciences, Tehran, IranSocial Determinants of Health Research Center, Mashhad University of Medical Sciences, Mashhad, IranBackground: Changes in health conditions can be influenced by different social variables. These components can modify and improve people’s overall health. This study aimed to explore the role of social capital, social isolation, social support, and life satisfaction in relation to university students’ health-related quality of life.Methods: In the present cross-sectional investigation, 250 students of the Faculty of Health at Mashhad University of Medical Sciences were randomly selected using simple random sampling. The data collection tools were a demographic questionnaire, social capital, social isolation, social support, and life satisfaction, and 36-item short-form health survey questionnaire. The data collected were analyzed using SPSS. Moreover, the Structural Equation Model was applied using Amos.Results: Results showed several significant predictors which were displayed as values of standardized beta. Individuals’ health-related quality of life was associated significantly with higher social capital, social support, and life satisfaction, and lower social isolation. As shown in the model, social capital was the strongest health-related quality of life predictor.Conclusion: Considering these findings, it is crucial for public health policies to prioritize fostering social relationships between people, particularly among individuals who are at a higher social isolation. By addressing these issues, efforts can be made to reduce health inequalities and promote overall well-being, especially among university students.https://jhsss.sums.ac.ir/article_50891_356fc50601732772612733bef1274400.pdfsocial capitalsocial isolationsocial supportlife qualityhealth |
| spellingShingle | Sahar Mohammadnabizadeh Farshad Sharifi Mehdi Varmaghani Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling Journal of Health Sciences and Surveillance System social capital social isolation social support life quality health |
| title | Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling |
| title_full | Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling |
| title_fullStr | Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling |
| title_full_unstemmed | Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling |
| title_short | Analysis of the Relationships between Health- Related Quality of Life and the Factors of Social Capital, Social Isolation, Social Support, and Life Satisfaction: A Structural Equation Modeling |
| title_sort | analysis of the relationships between health related quality of life and the factors of social capital social isolation social support and life satisfaction a structural equation modeling |
| topic | social capital social isolation social support life quality health |
| url | https://jhsss.sums.ac.ir/article_50891_356fc50601732772612733bef1274400.pdf |
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