Family SES, family social capital, and general health in Chinese adults: exploring their relationships and the gender-based differences.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Numerous studies have clarified that family socioeconomic status (SES) is positively associated with health. However, the mechanism of family SES on health needs to be further investigated from a social epidemiological perspective. This study aims to analyze the relationships among family SES, family social capital, and adult general health and tests whether gender-based differences exist in the relationship between family social capital and general health.

Methods

A cross-sectional survey was used to collect data from 4187 representative households in six Chinese provinces. Family SES was conceptualized based on household income, family education, and family occupational status. Family social capital was measured by using family cohesion and health-related family

SUBMITTER: Ji Y 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7491135 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Sep

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature