scholarly journals Reducing Social Exclusion in Highly Disadvantaged Districts in Medellín, Colombia, through the Provision of a Cable-Car

2014 ◽  
Vol 2 (4) ◽  
pp. 1-13 ◽  
Author(s):  
Diego Zapata Cordoba ◽  
John Stanley ◽  
Janet Robin Stanley
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Exclusion ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Developed Economies ◽  
Public Transport System ◽  
Aerial Cable ◽  
Steep Terrain ◽  
Reduced Risk

Recent research has shown that increasing trip making and improving a person’s social capital and sense of community is likely to reduce risks of social exclusion, and increase wellbeing. This, and most other related research on social exclusion, has been undertaken in countries with developed economies. This paper examines some of these relationships within a developing economy, where social exclusion is likely to be more widespread, using secondary data. It examines two districts in Medellín, Colombia, which are historically marginalised, with considerable poverty and also suffering from substantial drug-related violence. The focus is on the role of <em>Metrocable</em>, an aerial cable-car public transport system built to improve transport options in the area’s steep terrain, in reducing risk of exclusion. The analysis shows that increasing the number of trips is significantly associated with a reduced risk of social exclusion and that increasing social capital is weakly supportive. <em>Metrocable</em> is therefore likely to be successful in reducing exclusion. The model suggests that secondary data can be used to explore relationships between mobility and risk of social exclusion.

Social capital and livelihood strategies in response after 2013 Kedarnath disaster (India)

2020 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sakshi Naithani ◽  
Ashis Kumar Saha
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Disaster Response ◽  
Geographical Location ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Detection Analysis ◽  
Post Disaster

PurposeThe purpose of this paper is to demonstrate the role of livelihood assets, strategies and local social networks in disaster response and recovery in post-disaster setting of 2013 Kedarnath disaster (India).Design/methodology/approachIt identifies post disaster macro-spaces of Mandakini river valley (India) using change detection analysis and secondary data. Within these macro-spaces, the micro spaces of livelihood and social capital were assessed by selecting two villages for case study.FindingsMost important issues faced by communities were loss of lives, livelihoods and access to relief aid. A shift in economic base of families suffering loss of livelihoods was observed as they switched from pilgrimage-based to skill-based opportunities. Geographical location and isolation play a crucial role in recovery trajectory of villages by influencing the social capital.Research limitations/implicationsThe paper being case study based deals two of the worst-affected villages; livelihood strategies adopted and social network may be influenced by the “victim” status of villages and may not be generalized for each disaster-affected area.Social implicationsBridging and bonding networks were significant in geographically isolated places, while “linkages” were beneficial in bringing new livelihood opportunities. Need to enhance the role of social capital by institutional intervention in form of capacity building was required.Originality/valueThe study suggests focus on human capital-based livelihood diversification programs taking geographical location and disaster context into account.

scholarly journals The role of social capital and community belongingness for exercise adherence: An exploratory study of the CrossFit gym model

2016 ◽  
Vol 23 (12) ◽  
pp. 1545-1556 ◽  
Author(s):  
Jessica Whiteman-Sandland ◽  
Jemma Hawkins ◽  
Debbie Clayton
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Exploratory Study ◽  
Independent Predictor ◽  
Exercise Adherence ◽  
Cross Sectional Study ◽  
Sectional Study ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
Exercise Programmes

This is the first study to measure the ‘sense of community’ reportedly offered by the CrossFit gym model. A cross-sectional study adapted Social Capital and General Belongingness scales to compare perceptions of a CrossFit gym and a traditional gym. CrossFit gym members reported significantly higher levels of social capital (both bridging and bonding) and community belongingness compared with traditional gym members. However, regression analysis showed neither social capital, community belongingness, nor gym type was an independent predictor of gym attendance. Exercise and health professionals may benefit from evaluating further the ‘sense of community’ offered by gym-based exercise programmes.

scholarly journals PENGARUH KINERJA KELEMBAGAAN TANI TERHADAP EKSISTENSI MODAL SOSIAL PETANI KEDELAI DALAM MENDUKUNG KEBERHASILAN PROGRAM UPSUS PAJALE DI KABUPATEN LAMPUNG TIMUR

2019 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
SEPTIANA, YOSINI DELIANA, LUCYANA TRIMO
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Structural Equation ◽  
Descriptive Analysis ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Total Sample ◽  
Equation Modeling ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
The Government

The role of agriculture in the economic development of this country is still very important, besides being a fuel provider, this sector also contributes significantly to the development of workforce which is expected to have an increase in the change in the level of poverty. The Ministry of Agriculture has a vision and mission in alleviating poverty by rolling out various forms of programs to increase capital for farmers. Farmers who have developed their level of education, improved changes in the economic and political structure, began to understand to form a farmer group that had the goal of obtaining and obtaining mutual assistance included in the agricultural program of the government, such as the UPSUS Pajale Program. Farmers who are members of farmer groups will strengthen the ability of their groups to manage and channel the Pajale UPSUS Program assistance that requires improving farm safety consisting of indicators; the role of members of farmer groups, suitability of group services, collectivity, and resolution of local wisdom that still requires in its farming activities. The success of farmer groups can not be separated from social capital which is the main foundation that must be owned by farmers as group members. Mangkuprawira (2010) describes the support of social capital in farmers such as social norms, mutual trust, networking, cooperation, mutual relations, participation, and commitment that will be directly connected to the success of the UPSUS Pajale (soybean) program being rolled out by the government, and seen from three indicators namely; successful output, successful results, and successful benefits. The UPSB Pajale Program in East Lampung Regency is held from February to March 2019. The data used are primary and secondary data with the Mix-method research method. The sampling technique used was the Proportional Stratified Random Sampling with a total sample of 140 farmers who were members of a farmer group receiving the 2017 UPSUS Pajale Kedelai Program in East Lampung Regency. Data processing is done qualitatively and quantitatively. Data is arranged qualitatively using descriptive analysis, while quantitative data is processed using Structural Equation Modeling (SEM) analysis, which uses the LISREL 8.80 program. The results showed the value of R2 = 0.71, which means that the second variable namely Farmer Institutional Performance and the Existence of Farmer Social Capital contributed 71 percent and was significant to the Success of the UPSUS Pajale Program in East Lampung Regency.Keywords: Farming Institution, Existence of Social Capital, and UPSUS Pajale Program

scholarly journals Bonding Social Capital’s Role in the Cooperative Development Based on Volunteer Through Social Innovation (Case Study: Koperasi Hutan Jaya Lestari, South Konawe)

2020 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 117-126
Author(s):  
Veritia ◽  
Chandra Fitra Arifianto
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Data Collection ◽  
Social Innovation ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Validity And Reliability ◽  
Cooperative Development ◽  
Collection Data ◽  
Data Validity

Cooperatives are a form of social entrepreneurship. In addition to financial capital and human capital, social capital is an important factor for the sustainability of an organization. This case study aims to analyze the bonding social capital's role in cooperative development based on volunteers in KHJL, South Konawe, Indonesia. A qualitative approach was used in this study with the case study as a strategy for this research. The method of data collection is done by observing, interviewing, and studying documents. Interviews use semi-structured and in-depth. By using purposive sampling, there were eight persons to be interviewed. For the data validity and reliability to be optimal, the authors use triangulation in terms of primary and secondary data collection. Data analysis is done together, from the reduction to the presentation of the data, then there are conclusions and verification to create conclusions. It was found that the role of social capital especially trust plays an important role as bonding between members. For stakeholders, their role is continuously anticipated for the progress and development of cooperatives. Although currently, the cooperative's financial situation is not good, where timber customers have fallen dramatically and social innovation has not well worked yet. Trust in social capital is the main bonding for volunteers at KHJL, that's why KHJL is still surviving until now.

Urban Redevelopment with Justice Implications: The Role of Social Justice and Social Capital in Residential Relocation Decisions

2018 ◽  
Vol 55 (1) ◽  
pp. 288-320 ◽  
Author(s):  
Hyun Kim ◽  
David W. Marcouiller ◽  
Yeol Choi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Justice ◽  
Social Services ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Public And Private ◽  
Policy Makers ◽  
Spatial Attributes ◽  
Social Justice Theory ◽  
Project Lead

Using recent residential redevelopment projects in South Korea, relocation decisions were investigated with respect to social justice, social capital, and various urban spatial attributes at individual, neighborhood, and community levels. Drawing on previous social justice theory, a spatial multilevel analysis using both primary and secondary data was employed to measure community attributes that reflected social justice, social capital, social services, environmental, and economic characteristics. Results suggest that relationships with neighbors in the redevelopment project lead to a lower likelihood of relocation. These empirical findings are intended to inform policy makers interested in the perspectives of residents who are potentially displaced by public and private redevelopment efforts.

Sense of Community and Social Capital: The Role of the Internet in Shaping Social Dynamics

MedienJournal ◽  
2017 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 49-62
Author(s):  
Manuel José Damásio ◽  
Sara Henriques ◽  
Conceicao Costa
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Interaction ◽  
Empirical Study ◽  
Knowledge Acquisition ◽  
Sense Of Community ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Social Technologies ◽  
Online Experience

This paper presents the findings of an empirical study on the role of internet based mediation among children’s communities and proposes a theoretical framework for the study of communities and their related online experience, introducing social capital and activity as key elements. The main goal is to understand the ways children interact with online social technologies and how they use them within the context of their own community to promote social interaction and knowledge acquisition.

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