Subjective Well-Being and Corruption in Latin America

Aracelly F.  Núñez-Naranjo; Ximena  Morales-Urrutia; Rodrigo  Villegas

doi:10.36941/jesr-2024-0181

Authors

Aracelly F. Núñez-Naranjo Ph.D, Centro de Investigación en Ciencias Humanas y de la Educación (CICHE). Facultad de Ciencias de la Educación. Carrera de Educación Básica Universidad Tecnológica Indoamérica Ambato, Ecuador; *Corresponding Author
Ximena Morales-Urrutia Ph.D, Facultad de Contabilidad y Auditoria, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Ambato, Ecuador
Rodrigo Villegas Economist, Facultad de Contabilidad y Auditoria, Universidad Técnica de Ambato, Ambato, Ecuador

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.36941/jesr-2024-0181

Keywords:

Human Development, Economic Development, Economic Gap, Life Satisfaction, Perception of Corruption

Abstract

This study explores the impact of corruption on subjective well-being in Latin American countries, focusing on Chile, Ecuador, Argentina, Uruguay, Venezuela, Bolivia, Colombia, and Peru during the period 2017-2021. The research examines how perceptions of corruption affect key indicators such as education, health, income, and life satisfaction. Utilizing secondary data from the World Values Survey, a descriptive and explanatory methodology was employed, incorporating statistical analysis and ordinal logistic regression models. Findings reveal a complex relationship between corruption and subjective well-being, indicating that higher levels of education are associated with increased awareness of corruption, while economic stability, political trust, and life satisfaction show varied associations with perceived corruption. The study highlights regional differences and contextual factors influencing these dynamics, providing insights into the multifaceted effects of corruption on human development and overall well-being in Latin American populations.

Received: 2 August 2024 / Accepted: 24 September 2024 / Published: 05 November 2024