文化传播与幸福：撒哈拉以南非洲的新证据

IF 3.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2025-04-28 DOI:10.1007/s10902-025-00897-1

Cyrille Bergali Kamdem, Thierry Mamadou Asngar, Bruno Emmanuel Ongo Nkoa, Blaise Ondoua Beyene

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本文的主要目的是分析撒哈拉以南非洲地区文化对幸福的影响。基于2006年至2020年期间对33个国家的观测样本，我们使用系统广义矩量法（SGMM）指定并估计了一个面板数据模型。研究结果显示，文化显著提高了撒哈拉以南非洲地区的幸福感。为了检验结果的稳健性，我们首先采用了Lewbel的工具变量技术，其次采用中介分析来检验文化通过信息通信技术渗透和电力获取的间接影响，第三，我们采用了异中差倾向得分和三差法的准实验方法。在对分析方法进行了几次三角剖分后，我们发现文化对幸福感的影响总体上仍然是积极的。为了进一步巩固撒哈拉以南非洲国家人民的幸福，我们建议政治决策者加强旨在促进产生幸福的内部和外部文化混合的政策。

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Cultural Diffusion and Happiness: A New Evidence in Sub Saharan Africa

The main objective of this paper is to analyse the effects of culture on happiness in Sub-Saharan Africa. Based on a sample of 33 countries observed over the period from 2006 to 2020, we specify and estimate a panel data model using the system generalized method of moments (SGMM). The results show that culture significantly increases happiness in Sub-Saharan Africa. To test the robustness of the results, first we use Lewbel's instrumental variable technique, second mediation analysis to test the indirect effect of culture through the penetration of information and communication technologies and access to electricity, thirdly, we use the quasi-experimental approach of difference-in-difference propensity score and triple-difference method. After several triangulations of the analysis methods, we find that the effect of culture on happiness remains positive overall. In order to further consolidate the happiness of the populations of Sub-Saharan African countries, we suggest that political decision-makers intensify policies aimed at promoting the mixing of internal and external cultures that generates happiness.

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Journal of Happiness Studies Multiple-

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8.60

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6.50%

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110

期刊介绍： The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers topics referring to both the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives characterizing well-being studies. The former includes the investigation of cognitive dimensions such as satisfaction with life, and positive affect and emotions. The latter includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning, such as meaning and purpose in life, character strengths, personal growth, resilience, optimism, hope, and self-determination. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole, the journal accepts papers investigating these topics in relation to specific domains, such as family, education, physical and mental health, and work. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical submissions in the fields of economics, psychology and sociology, as well as contributions from researchers in the domains of education, medicine, philosophy and other related fields. The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for three main areas in happiness research: 1) theoretical conceptualizations of well-being, happiness and the good life; 2) empirical investigation of well-being and happiness in different populations, contexts and cultures; 3) methodological advancements and development of new assessment instruments. The journal addresses the conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of happiness and well-being dimensions, as well as the individual, socio-economic and cultural factors that may interact with them as determinants or outcomes. Central Questions include, but are not limited to: Conceptualization: What meanings are denoted by terms like happiness and well-being? How do these fit in with broader conceptions of the good life? Operationalization and Measurement: Which methods can be used to assess how people feel about life? How to operationalize a new construct or an understudied dimension in the well-being domain? What are the best measures for investigating specific well-being related constructs and dimensions? Prevalence and causality Do individuals belonging to different populations and cultures vary in their well-being ratings? How does individual well-being relate to social and economic phenomena (characteristics, circumstances, behavior, events, and policies)? What are the personal, social and economic determinants and causes of individual well-being dimensions? Evaluation: What are the consequences of well-being for individual development and socio-economic progress? Are individual happiness and well-being worthwhile goals for governments and policy makers? Does well-being represent a useful parameter to orient planning in physical and mental healthcare, and in public health? Interdisciplinary studies: How has the study of happiness developed within and across disciplines? Can we link philosophical thought and empirical research? What are the biological correlates of well-being dimensions?