Meta-analysis of studies on the relationship between social capital and happiness in Iran in 1390-1398

Research in the social sciences and social issues has grown exponentially, given that it is difficult to master all aspects of the various issues. Combined research can be used as a useful and useful solution. Feeling happy and cheerful is one of the most essential innate desires and psychological needs of human beings, which is influenced by various factors. The present study was conducted with the aim of quantitatively combining the results of research conducted in the field of the relationship between social capital and happiness in Iran in the years 1390-1398. Using meta-analysis method and comprehensive meta-analysis software (CMA), 18 articles were reviewed. According to the research results, the hypothesis of homogeneity of the studies was rejected and the hypothesis of heterogeneity in the size of the research effect was confirmed. In fact, the relationship between social capital and happiness is different in terms of characteristics and characteristics of studies, and in this situation, modifiers of the research context and the statistical population have been used to determine the variance and location of these differences. In the analysis of the findings, it was found that the average size of the effect of social capital structure on happiness is at a high level, that is, the variable of social capital has been evaluated as an effective factor in happiness in society.