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Id		113
Author		Lee, S., ; Chung, J., E.; Park, N.,
Title		Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks.
Reference		Lee, S.; Chung, J.E.; Park, N. (2016). Linking Cultural Capital With Subjective Well-Being and Social Support: The Role of Communication Networks. Social Science Computer Review, 34(2): 172-196.
Link to article		https://doi.org/10.1177%2F0894439315577347
Abstract		This study examines the ways in which different forms of cultural capital are associated with college students’ subjective well-being and social support. Results show that when social capital is accounted for, cultural capital derived from sports participation was positively associated with subjective well-being and social support. Further, the size and density of discussion networks about culture were positively associated with well-being and social support in general, while the heterogeneity of networks was negatively related. Findings from this study extend previous research on cultural capital by (1) drawing attention to the inclusive aspect of cultural capital, (2) examining online cultural participation as well as multiple forms of cultural activities including popular and sporting events, (3) applying the literature on interpersonal discussion networks to the context of culture and demonstrating the value of communicative action about cultural experiences, and (4) understanding the implications of cultural capital in a college setting.

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To summarize, individuals with larger and denser interpersonal discussion networks about culture-related topics had more positive perceptions of life satisfaction and social support. .
Underneath these findings is the idea that cultural participation can create a sense of inclusion and collectiveness in a given community. .
Adding to such evidence, the current studys findings with respect to online forms of cultural capital show the potential of the Internet being used as a venue for appreciation and accumulation of cultural capital, consequently leading to positive psychological and social outcomes. .
In other words, children of the dominant class grow up being exposed to and developing familiarity with culture and are likely to be able to transfer such inherited cultural capital toward broader social value, such as success and achievement in school. .
Bonding social capital was positively associated with overall life satisfaction. .
In addition, popular culture participation via online platforms had a positive effect on perceived social support. .
Opportunities for attending cultural events can provide college students with a way to connect with others, which may in turn have a positive contribution to perceived well-being. .
Yet, the underlying mechanisms that link cultural participation and communicative involvement in ones social networks with positive outcomes may be valid in general adult population. .
Outside of educational settings, some initial evidence exists on the role of cultural capital in contributing to personal and social well-being. .
Furthermore, an interesting extension for future research would be to examine public spaces and cultural capital. .
Being involved in cultural pursuits similar to peers and thus being able to communicate and socialize with them seem important in college students context. .
However, this finding needs to be tested by employing more diverse groups of study sample who might have access to a wider range of cultural venues and resources including highbrow forms of culture. .
Student affairs administrators on campus can utilize these findings to enhance students access to and consumption of cultural events. .
Further, results on communication networks showed that having opportunities to share their cultural experiences with others has meaningful value for students. .
For example, after-event opportunities to talk with peers or performers, be it online or off-line, may help enhance the benefits of cultural experience. .
Therefore, density of ones discussion networks is also likely to increase the possibility of arranging shared cultural activities and participation with the members in the network. .
Conclusion Findings from this study extend previous research on cultural capital by (1) drawing attention to the inclusive aspect of cultural capital, which is associated with individuals positive psychological outcomes; (2) showing that examining online forms of cultural participation as well as multiple forms of cultural activities including popular and sporting events can enrich our understanding of the diverse nature of cultural capital; and most notably, (3) applying the literature on interpersonal discussion networks to the context of culture and demonstrating that the structural characteristics of communication networks play an important role for individual-level outcomes. .
Results show that when social capital is accounted for, cultural capital derived from sports participation was positively associated with subjective well-being and social support. .
In other words, findings suggest that the sharing of information and experiences about culture explained part of the well-being outcomes. .
Further, while the present study operationalized cultural capital as participation, additional measures of taste could produce valuable insights about the multifaceted nature of cultural capital. .
Future studies are encouraged to examine diverse populations in differing cultural and social environments to understand the varied ways in which these mechanisms unfold. .
In this sense, sports events can be an effective venue through which college students can access and share information about other cultural events and expand their scope of cultural participation. .
Drawing from these perspectives, we examine whether engaging in communicative interaction around cultural capital (i.e., interpersonal discussion about cultural information and experiences) with others, beyond cultural capital itself, may contribute to ones subject wellbeing and social support. .
For example, public libraries and other cultural institutions can play a role in bringing people together and providing cultural services (Goulding, 2008). .
The concept of cultural capital has been originally developed to refer to prestigious forms of culture and the way they contribute to the reproduction of social stratification. .
These findings indicate that consideration of the communicative perspective is a useful addition to the study of cultural capital in the context of assessing individuals subjective well-being and social support. .

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