This study was conducted to examine the effects of perceived social capital on the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and to provide policy implications for enhancing their quality of life based on social capital. To this end, a survey...
This study was conducted to examine the effects of perceived social capital on the quality of life of individuals with mental illness and to provide policy implications for enhancing their quality of life based on social capital. To this end, a survey was conducted with 111 users of psychiatric rehabilitation facilities in Seoul, and the collected data were analyzed using multiple regression analysis. The results indicated that among the sub-dimensions of social capital, participation(β=.300, p<.05), and trust(β=.292, p<.05) had statistically significant effects on quality of life. These findings suggest that social environmental interventions that promote social participation and the formation of trust are essential for improving the quality of life of individuals with mental illness. Based on the results, this study proposes effective support strategies for enhancing social capital, as well as various practical and policy-oriented approaches aimed at improving the quality of life of individuals with mental illness.