The theory of social capital in studying immigrant livelihoods

2020 ◽  
Vol 65 (8) ◽  
pp. 185-195
Author(s):  
Thuy Nguyen Thi Bich
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Career Experience ◽  
Livelihood Assets

Social capital is the term that receives lots of attention from Vietnamese and international authors. Social capital reduces the costs of economic transactions. It does not directly produce material and spiritual benefits, but converts it into other types of capital, thereby producing benefits. Social capital is important for immigrants in addition to other types of capital. The paper aims to analyze the theoretical views of different authors on social capital, livelihoods as well as the role of social capital in general and livelihoods of immigrants in particular. Using social capital in livelihood strategies has helped immigrants reduce costs in the addition of information on knowledge, career experience, procurement of livelihood assets; and find work, business cooperation,...

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 FARMERS’ LIVELIHOODS STRATEGY BASED ON ASSET IN PANDANSARI VILLAGE POST ERUPTION OF MOUNT KELUD

2021 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 277-284
Author(s):  
Abraham Ruylthon Illu ◽  
Abdul Wahib Muhaimin ◽  
Budi Setiawan
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Natural Capital ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Sampling Technique ◽  
Physical Capital ◽  
Simple Random Sampling ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Survival Strategies ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Livelihood Assets

This study examines farmers' livelihood strategies based on livelihood assets in Pandansari Village, Ngantang District, Malang Regency. This study uses a quantitative descriptive approach using a Likert scale. Primary data were obtained through in-depth interviews using questionnaires and field observations, while secondary data were obtained through literature studies from various related sources. The location was determined purposively with the consideration that Pandansari Village was the area in Ngantang District that was the worst affected by the eruption of Mount Kelud. Seventy-five farmers with simple random sampling technique were selected as respondents in this study. The respondents' livelihood assets include human capital, natural capital, social capital, financial capital, and physical capital. Meanwhile, livelihood strategies are classified into survival strategies, consolidation strategies and accumulation strategies. The results show that the most vital livelihood asset is social capital, while the indicator for natural capital is the weakest. The strongest indicator of the farmer's livelihood strategy in Pandansari Village is the consolidation strategy.

scholarly journals Livelihood Assets and Strategies among Rural Households: Comparative Analysis of Rice and Dryland Terrace Systems in China

2018 ◽  
Vol 10 (7) ◽  
pp. 2525 ◽  
Author(s):  
Lun Yang ◽  
Moucheng Liu ◽  
Fei Lun ◽  
Qingwen Min ◽  
Canqiang Zhang ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Critical Factor ◽  
Multinomial Logit Model ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Livelihood Assets ◽  
Agricultural Knowledge ◽  
Agricultural Households ◽  
Part Time ◽  
The Relationship ◽  
Dynamic Conservation

The livelihood of peasant households is one of the selection criteria of Globally Important Agricultural Heritage Systems and a critical factor that affects agricultural heritage system conservation and inheritance. Taking the Honghe Hani Rice Terraces System (HHRTS) and Shexian Dryland Terraces System (SDTS) as examples, we investigated 304 households through a participatory rural appraisal method to discuss the livelihood assets and strategies of households in agricultural heritage systems. From the viewpoint of livelihood strategies, household strategies can be divided into pure agricultural, nonagricultural, and part-time agricultural strategies. The livelihood strategies of households in the HHRTS feature a higher proportion of nonagricultural, while those in the SDTS have a diverse distribution. With respect to livelihood assets, we constructed a livelihood assets accounting framework to highlight the important role of traditional culture and information technology in agricultural activities. The average livelihood assets value in the HHRTS and SDTS was 2.249 and 1.832, respectively. Then, applying the multinomial logit model, we quantitatively analyzed the relationship between livelihood assets and strategies. The results show that in both terrace systems, the understanding of traditional agricultural knowledge is important to suppress the shift of pure agricultural households to nonagricultural or part-time agricultural households. Therefore, in order to achieve dynamic conservation of terrace systems, it is necessary to effectively increase the cultural assets level of households, especially farmers’ understanding of traditional agricultural knowledge.

scholarly journals The Role of Social Capital on the Livelihood Strategy of the Pengkalen Batu Community, Payung Sub-district, South Bangka Regency

Society ◽  
2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (1) ◽  
pp. 241-251
Author(s):  
Herdiyanti Herdiyanti ◽  
Aimie Sulaiman ◽  
Laila Hayati ◽  
Amir Dedoe
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Limited Access ◽  
The People ◽  
Rural And Urban ◽  
Diversification Strategies ◽  
Urban Settlements ◽  
The Village

This research is one of the studies that refer to the socio-economic conditions of the Bangka community, especially in Pengkalen Batu Hamlet, in carrying out livelihood strategies. This research aims to explain the livelihood strategies the people of Pengkalen Batu Hamlet implemented in carrying out their lives amid limited access away from the village, which makes the community have to survive. This is based on the variety of natural potentials owned by the community and can be utilized in carrying out life amidst the limitations possessed by the community. Conditions during limited access and far from rural and urban settlements encourage people to be more active and creative in managing nature wisely and wisely. The condition of assets owned by the community varies from natural, physical, financial, social, and human capital. This research uses descriptive qualitative research methods and purposive sampling data collection techniques. Based on the results of the research, the Pengkalen Batu community carried out several livelihood strategies, including life engineering, job diversification strategies from the various natural potentials they had, then migration engineering strategies carried out by the local community. The three strategies carried out do not just appear. Still, there is a push for access to social capital that makes people think and move creatively and innovatively in developing their natural potential.

scholarly journals Livelihood Strategy of Coastal Community: A Case Study in Tanjung Saleh Islands, Kubu Raya District, Indonesia

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (1) ◽  
pp. 22-31
Author(s):  
Jajat Sudrajat
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Livelihood Strategies ◽  
Poverty Trap ◽  
Sustainable Livelihood ◽  
Exit Strategy ◽  
Coastal Community ◽  
Livelihood Strategy ◽  
Institutional Strategy ◽  
Role Of Women

This study is intended to identify the characteristic of livelihood strategy and to formulate the exit strategy from poverty trap in a coastal community. This study was done in Tanjung Saleh islands, one from 39 islands at Kubu Raya District, West Kalimantan Province, Indonesia. Data were collected by depth interviews, group interviews, observation, and literature study. The results of this study show that the livelihood strategies at Tanjung Saleh islands can be identified into five types: (a) the strategy that relied on the natural resources extraction, (b) traditional agriculture cultivation strategy, (c) household worker utilization strategy, (d) migration strategy, and (e) institutional strategy. The institutional strategy is categorized as exit strategy from poverty trap meanwhile the other strategies are categorized as survival strategy. Fact in the field shows that institutional strategy and the role of women are important factor to support the fishermen household livelihood system. There are two institutions often utilized in fishermen community, arisan (rotational saving and credit association) custom and patron client relationships between fishermen and village traders. Through the utilizing of social capital on both institutions, the fishermen household can access financial capital effectively. Therefore, the nurturing of social capital and the role of women must be considered in arrangement of sustainable livelihood strategies in fishermen community.

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