Abstract

MARIA GALLEGO, Liliana. A Covariance Structure Analysis of the Intrafamilial Effects of Well-Being: the Case of Antioquia (Colombia), 2003. Lect. Econ. [online]. 2010, n.72, pp.77-102. ISSN 0120-2596.

This study suggests that children capabilities are influenced by family surroundings, inducing household well-being in the functioning space of the household to influence health and education levels. The methodology applied in this study follows a Covariance Structure Model and analyzes the case of Antioquia (Colombia). The results suggest positive impacts of education and household well-being, affecting children’s education and health levels. This suggests that the State should encourage policies aimed at improving people’s well-being in order to increase freedom of opportunity.

Keywords : capability approach; children and young people; well being; Structural Equation Model (SEM).

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