scholarly journals Social capital across the life course: Accumulation, diminution, or segregation?

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 313-332
Author(s):  
Beate Volker
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Life Course ◽  
Data Science ◽  
Adult Life ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Starting Position ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Life Course

AbstractThis study examines changes in individual social capital during adult life within a 19-year period. Social capital theory and life course theory are combined, and it is argued that changes in social networks do not necessarily go together with changes in social capital: while personal networks are known to decline in size with age, social capital can be expected to accumulate, in particular for those who had a better starting position and therefore more resources to share. Panel data from the survey of the social networks of the Dutch (SSND) (1999–2018) at four points of measurement are employed to inquire into this argument. Social capital is measured by the position generator instrument, and three indicators, that is, resource extensity, mean prestige access, and resource range are analyzed. Results of fixed effect models show that, on average, people maintain access to social capital, and that men and higher educated gain social capital through their life as opposed to women and lower educated. Implications for the understanding of the reproduction of social inequality are discussed. The paper concludes with a reflection upon the value of ego-centered network analysis in the era of big data and data science.

scholarly journals tugas review artikel

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Arlika Anindya Putri
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Social Network ◽  
Firm Performance ◽  
Positive Impact ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Mediating Role ◽  
The Social

Purpose – The purpose of this study is to develop a structural equation model to explain the complexrelationship between social network and firm performance by introducing the mediating role of trust, sellingcapability and pricing capability.Design/methodology/approach – The research model with hypothesis development was derived basedon the literature. To provide empirical evidence, this study carried out a survey in which the data wereequated with a list of questionnaires with a random survey of 380 small and medium enterprises (SMEs) inthe Indonesian context.Findings – This study indicates that the use of social media in management process will not affect theincreasing firm performance, unless the firms build trust upon social networks. The social network with trustallows the firms to gain a pricing capability and a selling capability, which brings a positive impact on firmperformance. The results also show that the selling and the pricing capabilities become essential following theutilizing the social media, which concerns on trust building.Research limitations/implications – This study focused on the small-to-medium context, which hasconventionally provided an exemplary site for the development of social capital theory but raises issues ofgeneralizability across different contexts.Practical implications – To the managers, it is advisable to encourage their employees to consciouslyexploit the selling capability by enhancing the business networks via social media to achieve the firmperformance.Originality/value – This paper contributes to the social capital theory by explaining the mediating role oftrust in the complex relationship between social network and firm performance. This study provides evidencethat trust plays a pivotal role in social networks, which enable the observed firms to achieve the performance.

Social capital and the learning organization

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 208-219
Author(s):  
Wan Idros Wan Sulaiman ◽  
Maizatul Haizan Mahbob ◽  
Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Organizational Communication ◽  
Learning Organization ◽  
Social Trust ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
The Public ◽  
The Social ◽  
Pearson Correlation Test

Department of Information of Malaysia is one of the public organizations directly involved in the provision of information to the public. To ensure that all services rendered acceptable, organizational communication in the Department of Information should be given serious consideration so that each activity can be transformed properly. Therefore, this study was undertaken to assess organizational communication in a learning organization in order to see the extent to which employees have a description of social capital and support to the organization of learning activities. The main purpose of this study is to examine the relationship that is formed through the social interactions between workers and management by integrating the four aspects of social capital, namely social trust, institutional trust, social norms and networking. For this purpose, a total of 190 respondents from the Information Department headquarters staff in Putrajaya was selected for this study. The study uses questionnaires as research tool and analyses key findings using the Pearson correlation test to examine relationships between various aspects. The study also applied social capital theory as the basis of research framework the when analyzing findings. The results showed that staff describe positive social capital within the organization and consider organizational learning as a strategy to improve the performance of the department in the future.

scholarly journals Alternative approaches in the conceptualization of social capital

2007 ◽  
Vol 52 (174-175) ◽  
pp. 152-167
Author(s):  
Natasa Golubovic ◽  
Srdjan Golubovic
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Processes ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Consistent Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Theoretical Position ◽  
The Social ◽  
Alternative Approaches ◽  
The Subject ◽  
Definition Of

Despite the great interest for the concept and a considerable number of papers that deal with the subject of social capital, yet there is no unique and consistent definition of social capital. Forming a consistent theory of social capital is hindered by the presence of several different approaches in the analysis of this phenomenon. Depending on the author?s theoretical position in the definition of social capital or the analysis of its sources, components and outcomes, the emphasis rests on different social processes and relationships. The aim of this paper is to analyze alternative approaches in the conceptualization of social capital, their advantages and shortfalls, and their implications for the development of the social capital theory.

scholarly journals The Relationship between Social Capital and Soft Skills among University Students

2021 ◽  
pp. 40-46
Author(s):  
Mohd Mahzan Awang ◽  
Jalal Deen Careemdeen
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
University Students ◽  
Soft Skills ◽  
Pearson Correlation ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Male Students ◽  
Soft Skill ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Significant Difference

This study aims at identifying the level of social capital to improve soft skills among university students in Malaysia. Social capital construct based on Putnam's [1] social capital theory. Social capital in this research refers to students' participation in community-based activities and university's clubs. Soft skills construct included university students' communication, leadership, teamwork, continuous learning, critical thinking, ethics and professionalism, and entrepreneurship skills. This study is a survey research design using a questionnaire instrument for data collection. The sample was chosen randomly, participating in a total of 264 university students in Malaysia. The study used descriptive analyses such as mean, standard deviation, t-test, and Pearson Correlation to analyze the data. The Statistical Package for the Social Sciences (SPSS) Version 23 was used for the data analysis The findings of study demonstrated that the majority of university students had moderate levels of both constructs, namely social capital and soft skills. Results from this study revealed that there was no significant difference in social capital based on Gender. However, the results of the study found there is a significant difference in soft skills based on Gender. Accordingly,' it has been found that male students had a higher soft skill compared to female students. Correlation analysis demonstrated that there was a significant positive relationship between social capital and soft skills. Overall, this study suggests the importance of social capital towards soft skills development.

Social Capital of Youth in a Modern City: Opportunities for Empirical Research

2021 ◽  
Vol 23 (1) ◽  
pp. 130-140
Author(s):  
Anna Vladimirovna Shentyakova
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
High Population Density ◽  
Behavioral Models ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Large Cities ◽  
Institutional Approach ◽  
The Social ◽  
Behavior Motivation ◽  
Network Component

Modern megalopolis concentrates all groups of resources including economic, political, cultural, information, human resources, etc. The high population density, economic and geographic situation, complex multiethnic and multicultural structure of large cities contribute to certain types of values and behavioral models in the younger generation. The neo-institutional approach and social capital theory were chosen as a methodological basis. The article examines a number of methodological works devoted to various aspects of the social capital and explores the opportunity for this concept application for analysis of the protest behavior motivation and assessment of the protest potential of young people. Combination of the economic model of multilevel analysis for measuring social capital by S.А. Sysoev and socio-political parameters for the empirical part allowed to clearly defining the main categories and indicators of analysis. Measuring the levels of social capital of a megalopolis with the inclusion a network component expands the range of opportunities for assessing and identifying the protest potential of large Russian cities residents.

Orchestrating an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in an emerging country: The lead actor’s role from a social capital perspective

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (8) ◽  
pp. 767-786 ◽  
Author(s):  
Andrea Porras-Paez ◽  
Jana Schmutzler
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Industrial Development ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Entrepreneurial Ecosystem ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Weak Institutions ◽  
The Social ◽  
Resource Endowment ◽  
Emerging Country ◽  
Social Capital Perspective

During the recent years, the question of whether an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem emerges organically or is man-made has been disputed. This paper explores the case of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem in a developing country. We argue that in the context of lagging industrial development and weak institutions, a lead actor needs to step in to aid the emergence of an Entrepreneurial Ecosystem. We argue that only a locally embedded actor who has the resource endowment and the legitimacy to do so can assume such a role. By applying social capital theory, we show that deliberate strategies by this lead actor to densify the social network within the Entrepreneurial Ecosystem will assist in establishing trust and future collaboration, which will result in productive entrepreneurship.

The effects of innovative, consumer and social characteristics on willingness to try nano-foods

2017 ◽  
Vol 30 (3) ◽  
pp. 653-690 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hsin Hsin Chang ◽  
Ching Ying Huang ◽  
Chen Su Fu ◽  
Ming Tse Hsu
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Relative Advantage ◽  
Social Characteristics ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Technology Application ◽  
Subjective Perceptions ◽  
Perceived Benefit ◽  
The Social

Purpose By integrating the diffusion of innovation (DOI) theory, technology acceptance model (TAM), and social capital theory, the purpose of this paper is to: develop a model of consumer behavior and trial willingness toward nano-foods from product, consumer, and social perspectives; examine the effects of innovative features, consumer characteristics, and trust in authority on subjective perceptions (perceived trustworthiness and perceived benefit) as well as the social influence on attitudes toward nano-foods and trial willingness; examine the moderating role of product uncertainty on the relationship between these characteristics and subjective perceptions; and examine the effect of perceived benefit on perceived trustworthiness. Design/methodology/approach The results of the structural equation model (SEM), with nano-food knowledge data collected from 431 respondents, supported the research model and revealed the main effects hypothesized in this study and the moderating effect of product uncertainty. Simple slope analysis was further adopted to test the significant moderating effects. Findings The SEM results indicated that innovative characteristics (relative advantage, lack of observability, and novelty), consumer characteristics (perceived technology application), and social characteristics (trust in authority) affect perceived trustworthiness or perceived benefit. Social influence also has a direct effect on attitude toward nano-foods and trial willingness. Product uncertainty significantly moderates the relationship between characteristics (relative advantage and perceived technology application) and subjective perceptions (perceived trustworthiness and perceived benefit). Research limitations/implications With increasing numbers and kinds of nanotechnology products now being developed and sold, it is important to go further to determine consumer perceptions and attitudes toward these. This study, thus, applied the DOI, TAM, and social capital theory to examine this issue. However, other theories might also be used to carry out research from other perspectives. This study should, thus, be seen as preliminary, and it is hoped that more works will discuss consumer attitudes toward nanotechnology products in the future. Practical implications When a new nano-food is introduced, the current study suggests that food manufacturers use the description on the package as a communicative tool. Detailing the advantages of nano-foods on food packages might be a useful way to enhance trial willingness and to reduce the fears and insecurities related to the use of nano-related products. In addition, if food manufacturers could cooperate with organizations or individuals seen as having some authority in this area (e.g. nanotechnology researchers) in order to disseminate accurate information about nanotechnology and related food products, this might be an effective way to increase sales and profits. Originality/value This is the first paper integrating the DOI, the social capital theory and the TAM to empirically investigate consumer willingness to try nano-food products.

scholarly journals MODAL SOSIAL DALAM PENGEMBANGAN URBAN FARMING DI KAMPUNG HIDROPONIK KELURAHAN PENGADEGAN, JAKARTA SELATAN

2020 ◽  
Vol 8 (2) ◽  
pp. 154-160
Author(s):  
Arief Subangkit ◽  
Dini Fajar Yanti ◽  
Lidya Maria Kusnadi ◽  
Mochammad Ikbal Sonuari
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Institutions ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Observation Data ◽  
Urban Farming ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Building Community ◽  
The Government ◽  
Village Government

Abstract. The purpose of this research is to describe the form of social capital in the development of urban farming in the hydroponic village of Pangadegan, South Jakarta, DKI Jakarta. Data collection is done through interviews, documentation and observation. Data is processed and analyzed through a three-stage data encoding technique: open encryption, axial encryption and selective encryption. Arguments are formulated through analysis using Putnam’s social capital theory which focuses on networks, norms, and beliefs. The result is that social capital in developing urban farming in Pengadegan Village can be described in 3 ways, namely ties of trust, social institutions, and social networks. Relating to the bond of trust can be seen from the community including Gapoktan and the Village Government have the same passion and commitment to greening the environment and building community cohesiveness. Besides that, from social institutions, it can be seen that Gapoktan has its own written rules, both Gapoktan Gang B and Gang C. The written rules contain the duties and functions of each member. Social networks can be seen by showing that there are two Gapoktan who have different principles, Gapoktan in Gang C chooses to independently develop Hidroponik village, Gapoktan in Gang B prefers to develop the widest network both for the government and the private sector.  Abstrak. Tujuan dari penelitian ini adalah untuk menggambarkan bentuk modal sosial dalam pengembangan urban farming di kampung hidroponik Kelurahan Pangadegan Kota Jakarta Selatan DKI Jakarta. Pengumpulan data dilakukan melalui teknik wawancara, dokumentasi dan observasi. Data diolah dan dianalisis melalui teknik tiga tahap penyandian data: penyandian terbuka, penyandian aksial dan penyandian selektif. Argumen dirumuskan melalui analisis dengan menggunakan teori modal sosial dari Putnam yang memfokuskan pada jaringan, norma, dan kepercayaan. Dari hasil analisis peneliti ditemukan bahwa modal sosial dalam pengembangan urban farming di Kelurahan Pengadegan dapat digambarkan dalam 3 hal yaitu ikatan kepercayaan, pranata sosial, dan jaringan sosial. Berkaitan dengan ikatan kepercayaan dapat dilihat dari masyarakat termasuk Gapoktan dan Pemerintah Kelurahan memiliki semangat dan komitmen yang sama yakni untuk menghijaukan lingkungan dan membangun kohesifitas masyarakat. Selain itu dari pranata sosial dapat dilihat Gapoktan memiliki aturan tertulis masing-masing, baik Gapoktan Gang B maupun Gang C. Aturan tertulis tersebut berisi tugas dan fungsi masing-masing anggota. Jaringan sosial dapat dilihat dengan menunjukkan bahwa terdapat dua Gapoktan yang memiliki prinsip yang berbeda, Gapoktan di Gang C memilih untuk secara mandiri mengembangkan Kampung Hidroponik, Gapoktan di Gang B lebih memilih untuk mengembangkan jaringan seluas-luasnya baik kepada pemerintah maupun swasta. 

scholarly journals Sinergisitas Lembaga Perkreditan Desa (LPD) Dalam Membangun Perekonomian Masyarakat

2019 ◽  
Vol 16 (1) ◽  
pp. 206
Author(s):  
I Gusti Ngurah Putra Suryanata
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Competitive Advantage ◽  
Credit Union ◽  
Social Capital Theory ◽  
Capital Theory ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Background Theory ◽  
The Social ◽  
Internal And External Factors

ABSTRACTThis study aims to explain about 1) the synergy of Village Credit Union (Lembaga perkreditan Desa – LPD) in Kedonganan Village in developing the social welfare and 2) to maintain the competitive advantage of LPD in Kedonganan Village in developing the social welfare. The background theory that is used in this study are Synergy Theory and Social Capital Theory. This study used qualitative method with case study approach. The data in this study is collected by in-depth interview and unstructured interview. The result of this study shows that LPD in Kedonganan Village have done a synergy with the Kedonganan’s village boards and the society to build social welfare. When doing the synergy, they use Social Capital approach, which are building a networking with micro and macro financial institutions around Kedonganan Village with Dharma (Kindness) and Catur Purusa Artha (Trust) as the basic principals. The administrator of the LPD also creating trust in society by using Tri Hita Karana as the concept. The rule that is used in maintaining LPD also referring to common law that is called as awig-awig or perarem which has become a mutual agreement among Kedonganan Village society. To maintain the competitive advantage of LPD in developing social welfare, the manager or administrator of LPD should care about internal and external factors.

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