Social Well-Being as an Integral Characteristic of the Secure Functioning and Sustainable Development in Regions

Abstract

The paper focuses on the analysis of living conditions, the interdependence of social well-being, and the social security of the Russian population. We describe the social, economic determinants of social security of the population, which are essential for regional sustainable development. In addition, we study life satisfaction in the context of social security using a structural–functional approach. As a result, we made conclusions about the correlation between subjective assessments of security in the region and a low evaluation of the potential of Russian social institutions. Low social confidence in the central institutions leads to the decline of social security in the region. Social well-being is the intersection of the moods of social groups and individuals, identifying current interests, intentions, and goals. High levels of social well-being anticipate behavioral practices. Moreover, the social well-being of the population could promote integration or initiate dysfunctional behavioral practices. Therefore, this phenomenon regulates social and political processes. We can see that social attitudes and well-being underlie the current mass movements determine their nature and direction due to historical experience.