Social and Individual Subjective Wellbeing and Capabilities in Chile

The notion of social belongingness has been applied to different scales, from individual processes, and subjective objective dimensions. This article seeks contribute this multidimensional perspective on by drawing the capabilities wellbeing perspectives. specific aim is analyze relationships between capabilities—including those related belongingness—and wellbeing. hypotheses are: (H1–H2) There a relationship (measured as evaluation functioning) (H1) (H2) wellbeing; (H3) set associated differs correlated (H4) intensity significance correlation depends whether latter measured or functioning; (H5) are complex non-linear. Using nationally representative survey in Chile, multiple linear (H1–H5) dose response matching regressions outcomes estimated, confirming all hypotheses. Subjective evaluations effective functionings some (“basic needs,” “social ties,” “feeling recognized respected;” “having deploying life project”) consistently with both outcomes. Others only when (contact nature), do not display systematic pattern (“health,” “pleasure,” “participation,” “human security”) (“self-knowledge” “understanding world”). When observed, correlations sizable, non-linear, consistent across estimation methods. Moreover, such ties” respected” important themselves but also positively These findings underscore need wellbeing, considering objective, well aspects that relevant belongingness. have practical policy implications, may inform public deliberation processes decisions develop capabilities, promote ultimately positive