Determinantes socioeconómicos de la satisfacción vital femenina de la ciudad de Riobamba, año 2024.

Abstract

The paper presents a study on the socioeconomic determinants of female life satisfaction in the city of Riobamba, Ecuador, during the year 2024. The research is framed within the scientific line of socioeconomic and educational development and focuses on the economics of happiness and behavior. It analyzes how factors such as income, education, marital status, health, pregnancy status, among others, influence women's perception of life satisfaction. The study uses a mixed approach, combining quantitative and qualitative methods, and applies an Ordinary Least Squares (OLS) econometric model to establish relationships between variables. The results indicate that higher income and educational level are associated with higher life satisfaction, while motherhood has significant negative effects. The research highlights the importance of a multidimensional approach to understanding subjective well-being, suggesting that life satisfaction cannot be attributed to a single factor.