Characteristics of Social Capital in Relation to Stigma Toward Suicide in Korea

• In Event: Adolescents, Family, Aging: High Density Panel in Health Communication

Abstract

The purpose of this study is to see how and to what extent individuals’ social capital is associated with their views on suicide, particularly stigma levels. This study analyzed 2009 Korean General Social Survey data (KGSS, www.kossda.or.kr). The 2009 KGSS was a nationwide survey conducted on 769 males and 830 females. Through the secondary analysis, we examined the effect of social capital in light of five factors: interpersonal trust, trust on society, size of network, importance of network and reciprocity. Results of the hierarchical regression showed the significant effects of importance of network and interpersonal trust, after controlling for demographics, religious faith, depressive symptoms, issue involvement, and media exposure.

Authors

• HANNAH LEE, EWHA WOMANS UNIVERSITY

• Soontae An, Ewha Womans U