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Familism and well-being across 48 countries
1Department of Psychology, Guangxi Normal University.
Summary
Familism, emphasizing family ties, positively impacts psychological and physical well-being globally. This study highlights its universal benefits for life satisfaction across diverse cultures, even with varying urbanization and individualism levels.
Area of Science:
- Cross-cultural psychology
- Sociology
- Global mental health
Background:
- Familism, the emphasis on family ties and obligations, varies significantly across cultures.
- Its impact on psychosocial functioning is not fully understood, necessitating cross-cultural research.
- Understanding familism aids healthcare providers in addressing familial influences on patient well-being.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the effects of familism on psychological well-being, physical well-being, and life satisfaction.
- To examine these effects across 48 diverse countries.
- To explore the moderating roles of urbanization and individualism.
Main Methods:
- Utilized World Values Survey data (Wave 7) from 69,578 adult participants.
- Employed hierarchical linear models for data analysis.
- Assessed the relationship between familism and well-being outcomes, considering urbanization and individualism.
Main Results:
- A positive association was found between familism and well-being outcomes, suggesting potential universality.
- Urbanization and individualism did not significantly moderate the familism-well-being relationship.
- Familism's positive impact on well-being appears stable across different societal contexts.
Conclusions:
- Familism offers universal benefits for well-being by fostering family connections and providing purpose.
- These findings are crucial given rising loneliness and social isolation.
- Integrating familism insights can enhance healthcare provider support for patient mental health.
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