Are Chileans equally supportive? Analysis of the individual differences in money donations

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Title
Are Chileans equally supportive? Analysis of the individual differences in money donations
Journal
Opinião Pública
Author(s)
Castillo J. C., Leal P., Madero Cabib I., Miranda D.
ISSN
0104-6276
Publication state
Published
Issued date
2012
Peer-reviewed
Oui
Volume
18
Number
1
Pages
154-176
Language
spanish
Notes
Brazil
Abstract
In the public discourse it is commonly assumed that Chile is a solidary country, an assumption that is mixed with the idea of homogeneity in the country as far as helping behavior and solidarity values is concerned. The present paper is aimed at challenging this homogeneity assumption by proposing that helping behavior is associated to personal resources, which at the same time are linked to the position in the stratification structure. Using data from the Solidarity Survey implemented by the assessment center MIDE UC of the Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile in 2009, the paper focuses on a specific type of helping behavior: money donations. The analysis centers on the influence of personal resources such as income, education and networks on this kind of donations. Results indicate that individuals with greater resources are more given to donate, whereby the educational level plays a key role.
Keywords
solidarity, helping behavior, money donations, socioeconomic status, Chile
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Yes
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06/05/2012 23:09
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20/08/2019 15:26
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