Social networks, social capital, social support and academic success in higher education: A systematic review with a special focus on ‘underrepresented’ students

2020 ◽  
Vol 29 ◽  
pp. 100307 ◽  
Author(s):  
Shweta Mishra
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Support ◽  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Underrepresented Students ◽  
Special Focus ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Success In Higher Education

scholarly journals Provision of academic data for research: A step for academic success

2020 ◽  
Vol 36 (4) ◽  
pp. 389-407
Author(s):  
Hugo Gonzaga Miguel ◽  
Pedro Ramos ◽  
Susana da Cruz Martins ◽  
Joana Martinho Costa
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Information System ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Academic Success ◽  
Educational Institution ◽  
Progressive Increase ◽  
Education Sector ◽  
Effective Intervention ◽  
Student Data ◽  
Success In Higher Education

One of the most widely researched issue on higher education relates to exposed paths that lead to academic success. Nowadays information systems represent an essential part of the education sector in many universities. In particular, the increasing of the number of students in higher education in Portugal leads to the progressive increase of student’s data contained in institutional information systems. This article aims to include the use of student data contained in the Fénix information system of a Portuguese higher educational institution, turning their information in an internal tool, to assist analysis and studies of internal academic success. Providing relevant data for queries can offer a clearer explanation of the paths to success in higher education. It can also help the identification of problems and failures aiming to support a more effective intervention of institutions and researchers to improve the academic success.

The role of gender in the association of social capital, social support, and economic security with self-rated health among older adults in deprived communities in Beirut

2012 ◽  
Vol 22 (6) ◽  
pp. 1371-1379 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hiam Chemaitelly ◽  
Caroline Kanaan ◽  
Hind Beydoun ◽  
Monique Chaaya ◽  
Mona Kanaan ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Older Adults ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Economic Security ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Self Rated Health

scholarly journals Community infrastructure to boost social relations: a systematic review

2019 ◽  
Vol 29 (Supplement_4) ◽  
Author(s):  
A Bagnall ◽  
J South ◽  
K Southby ◽  
S Di Martino ◽  
G Pilkington ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Systematic Review ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Relations ◽  
Social Cohesion ◽  
Repeated Measures ◽  
Grey Literature ◽  
Moderate Evidence ◽  
Community Wellbeing ◽  
Community Infrastructure

Abstract Background ‘Boosting social relations’ in communities has been identified as a priority UK policy-related topic. An earlier scoping review identified evidence gaps in social relations & community infrastructure. We undertook a mixed method systematic review on this topic, which has potential for immediate practical impact. Methods A comprehensive search included 11 databases (1997-2017), grey literature and citation checking. Studies of interventions to improve or make alternative use of community or neighbourhood places, reporting outcomes of social relations, community wellbeing & related concepts were included. Established validity checklists. Qualitative data was synthesised thematically and a narrative synthesis was produced. GRADE and CERQual approaches were used to rate the overall strength of evidence for each outcome. Results 51 included studies, mostly of poor to moderate quality, and mostly qualitative, provided moderate evidence that: Community hubs may promote social cohesion, increase social capital and build trust, widen social networks, increase interaction, and increase knowledge or skills;Changes to neighbourhood design may positively affect sense of belonging and pride in a community;Green and blue space interventions that provide the opportunity to participate in activities or meetings may improve social interactions, increase social networks, bonding and bridging social capital, physical activity and healthy eating, and improve people’s skills and knowledge. There were also common themes relating to facilitators and barriers to successful interventions. Conclusions There is moderate evidence that a range of intervention approaches to community infrastructure can boost social relations and community wellbeing. Future research should prioritise high quality evaluations using repeated measures and validated tools, and robust and credible qualitative evidence. Key messages There is moderate evidence that a range of intervention approaches to community infrastructure can boost social relations and community wellbeing. Community hubs may promote social cohesion, increase social capital and build trust, widen social networks, increase interaction, and increase knowledge or skills.

scholarly journals Social Capital, Social Support, and Food Insecurity in Food Pantry Users

2014 ◽  
Vol 53 (6) ◽  
pp. 678-692 ◽  
Author(s):  
Surbhi Chhabra ◽  
Grace A. Falciglia ◽  
Seung-Yeon Lee
Keyword(s):  
Social Support ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Food Insecurity ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Food Pantry

Social Capital, Social Networks, and Political Participation

1998 ◽  
Vol 19 (3) ◽  
pp. 567-584 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ronald La Due Lake ◽  
Robert Huckfeldt
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Political Participation ◽  
Capital Social

scholarly journals Getting a Barista Job: Adjudicating the Impact of Human Capital, Social Capital, Age and Gender

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (3) ◽  
pp. 139-152
Author(s):  
Ed Collom
Keyword(s):  
Higher Education ◽  
Social Capital ◽  
Human Capital ◽  
Educational Attainment ◽  
High Status ◽  
Capital Social ◽  
Age And Gender ◽  
Entry Level ◽  
And Gender ◽  
The Impact

This study concerns the role of human capital, social capital, age, and gender in acquiring a job as an entry-level barista. Employment records were coded and analyzed in order to identify the key factors differentiating this applicant pool. The results from multivariate models produce fewer positive associations between human capital and social capital indicators than the literature suggests. Those with greater educational attainment are more likely to have high-status references on their applications. As seen in previous literature, the social capital of applicants is not very relevant in acquiring this entry-level job. Overall, educational attainment was most salient in increasing the odds of being interviewed and hired. The managers responsible for these decisions appear to favor formal higher education over work experience or references. The findings are discussed vis-à-vis women’s gains in higher education, the growth of the service sector, and the aging of the U.S. population.

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