scholarly journals THE ROLE OF VOLUNTARY WORK IN THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE SOCIAL CAPITAL AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT IN SAUDI SOCIETY

2019 ◽  
Vol 7 (5) ◽  
pp. 1104-1120
Author(s):  
Hend Faye AL-shahrani ◽  
Mohammad Ahmed Hammad
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Sustainable Development ◽  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Main Study ◽  
Voluntary Work ◽  
The Social ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
Effective Contribution

Purpose: The present study aimed to identify the role of voluntary work in improving the social capital and enhancing sustainable development in the Saudi community. Methodology: Participants were (245) volunteers who were members of the Saudi Volunteer Organization (Takatuf). Their ages were between (20-26) years and were all dwelling in Riyadh. The descriptive survey method was used and the main study instrument was a questionnaire developed by the researchers. Main Findings: Analysis of the gathered data to answer the main two questions in the study revealed that voluntary work has a significant role in improving the social capital and achieving sustainable development in the Saudi community. Novelty/Originality of this study: In light of these findings, this study showed the importance of urging people in charge to seriously take into consideration this vital issue related to voluntary work and provide all possible support to institutions of voluntary work in Saudi Arabia in order to help to spread the culture of voluntary work. Moreover, people in charge were recommended to view voluntary work from the perspective of its effective contribution to the development of the social capital and achievement of sustainable development within the community, rather than the perspective of voluntary work as a charitable action.

scholarly journals Strategic planning of the school principals in downtown Riyadh and its relation to the level of administrative excellence: التخطيط الاستراتيجي لدى مديرات المدارس الابتدائية بوسط مدينة الرياض وعلاقته بمستوى التميز الإداري المدرسي

2019 ◽  
Vol 3 (26) ◽  
Author(s):  
Leena Sulaiman Al-Khlewi , Asma Sulaiman Al-Arefe , Nawal Na
Keyword(s):  
Elementary Schools ◽  
Strategic Planning ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Female Leaders ◽  
Public Elementary Schools ◽  
Training Courses ◽  
Descriptive Survey ◽  
And Training ◽  
Effective Contribution

    This study aimed to identify the role of strategic planning in the achievement of administrative excellence.  To achieve this objective, the study researchers used the descriptive survey method where the questionnaire has used as a tool for the study. The sample of the study was randomly selected nd. Consisted from 41 female leaders of public elementary schools in Central Riyadh. The result of the study showed that the level of administrative excellence was significant. The study also showed that there is a direct correlation statistically significant at level (0.01) between strategic planning and administrative excellence in Riyadh's elementary schools. Moreover, there are no statistically significant differences between the mean responses of family members on strategic planning (in different variables: job and years of experiences) and administrative excellence in public elementary school. The researchers recommended the establishment of workshops and training courses in the field of strategic planning for school leaders in order to increase the efficiency of applying the strategic planning, the awareness of it and its effective contribution in achieving strategic planning in schools. Finally, it plays a noticeable role in practicing both general planning and strategic planning in particular.    

scholarly journals Strategi Penguatan Modal Sosial Perempuan Tani dalam Pemanfaatan Lahan Pekarangan Terbatas di Kabupaten Bogor

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (2) ◽  
pp. 239-253
Author(s):  
Ageng Hasanah Sulaiman ◽  
Ekawati Sri Wahyuni ◽  
Soeryo Adiwibowo
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Case Studies ◽  
Women Farmers ◽  
Home Garden ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Action Program ◽  
Administrative Management ◽  
The Social ◽  
Living Area

Home garden and people’s living area has a potential to be a source of family food. This paper aimed to describe and analyze the performance of the Kawasan Rumah Pangan Lestari (KRPL) Program. Based on the results, a strategy to strengthen the social capital of the women farmers in home garden utilization inBogor District was formulated. The survey method used to get an overview of the performance of the KRPL in the three KRPL groups. Case studies were used to explore social capital, the role of companion, and administration management in one KRPL group. KRPL’s performance showed that, nurseries and demonstration plots (demplot) were not managed properly, Rumah Pangan Lestari (RPL) were still managed independently by members, and administrative management is not yet orderly. Social capital, the role of companion, and administration management also determine the performance of the KRPL. An action program to avoid future KRPL failures has been prepared.

scholarly journals Activating the Role of Women in Voluntary Work

2011 ◽  
Vol 2 (1) ◽  
pp. 27
Author(s):  
Yahya Bader Al Mawali ◽  
Emad Farouk Mohammed
Keyword(s):  
Local Community ◽  
Descriptive Study ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Voluntary Work ◽  
Social Survey ◽  
Professional Performance ◽  
The Social ◽  
Role Of Women ◽  
Financial Aspect

The current descriptive study aims at identifying possible ways for activating the role of volunteers in the Wafaa centers. It is to assist the volunteers to achieve their fundamental objectives. The study relied on the comprehensive social survey method involving all volunteers in the social centers located in the Al Batinah region in Oman. Although the most important results of the study show an awareness and understanding by the volunteers of the objectives of the centers, yet a few of these goals require focus upon during the training sessions for volunteers. The results also show the multiplicity and diversity of constraints that limit the effectiveness of the professional performance of the volunteers some of which are linked to aspects of self and artistic, including those associated with the financial aspect of management. And also revealed the constraints associated with the local community 

scholarly journals Attitudes of teachers and supervisors towards teaching prosody (Arūḍ) and rhyme within the Arabic language courses at the secondary level in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia: اتجاهات المعلمين والمشرفين نحو تدريس العروض والقافية ضمن مقررات اللغة العربية بالمرحلة الثانوية بالمملكة العربية السعودية

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (41) ◽  
Author(s):  
Wafaa Hafize Alowaydhi, Najla Marzuk Almutairi
Keyword(s):  
Saudi Arabia ◽  
Secondary Level ◽  
Arabic Language ◽  
Survey Method ◽  
Literary Field ◽  
Kingdom Of Saudi Arabia ◽  
Language Courses ◽  
The University ◽  
Descriptive Survey

The study addressed the issue of teaching the science of prosody (Arūḍ) and rhyme in the secondary level with the aim of deciding to include it in the Arabic language courses at the secondary level, and to achieve the goal of the study the researchers used the descriptive survey method and designed an electronic questionnaire for the questionnaire of the study community consisting of all teachers and supervisors of the Arabic language For the secondary level and specialists teaching it in universities in Saudi Arabia and reached the participants in the referendum (430) and then the opinions were treated statistically using percentages and limited the percentage of supporters to teach it and opponents and the reasons of each team, and the result appeared in favor of supporters by 64.4% , and from The most important reasons for support is the role of performances and rhyme in the Arabic language calendar, and being a way to refine the talents of those who have poetic tendencies and open them the doors of interaction with the masterpieces of Arabic poetry and inspiring poetic music, and the percentage of opponents was 36.6% and their reasons were that the prosody (Arūḍ) and rhyme sacrilege is a science to which those who wish to specialize in the literary field in the university field and who have poetic tendencies and should not be circulated to all students.

scholarly journals Social Capital: Higher Resilience in Slums in the Lagos Metropolis

2021 ◽  
Vol 13 (7) ◽  
pp. 3879
Author(s):  
Olabisi S. Obaitor ◽  
Taibat O. Lawanson ◽  
Marion Stellmes ◽  
Tobia Lakes
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Land Allocation ◽  
Decision Making Process ◽  
Community Group ◽  
The Social ◽  
Structural Social Capital ◽  
Depth Interviews ◽  
Different Levels ◽  
Slum Community

Different slums exhibit different levels of resilience against the threat of eviction. However, little is known about the role of the social capital of the slum community in this context. This study investigates the factors contributing to slum resilience in the Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria, through a social capital lens. This study first investigates land allocation in slums, then the available social capital, and subsequently how this capital influences resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Data were collected in two slum communities, in Lagos, through in-depth interviews and focus groups discussion. This study shows that land allocation is done by the traditional heads, contrarily to the mandate of the Nigeria Land Use Act of 1978. Furthermore, there is a form of structural social capital through the presence of government registered community development associations in the slums; however, their activities, decision-making process and the perception of the residents’ towards their respective associations, differs. This led to differences in trust, social cohesion and bonding ties among residents of the slum, thereby influencing resilience to the threat of eviction in slums. Since community group associations, through the appointed executives, drive the efficient utilization of social capital in slums, this study therefore recommends their restructuring in order to support a sustainable solution to the threat of eviction in slums in Lagos.

Mechanisms and Obstacles of Investing Social Capital of Retired Saudi Woman

2021 ◽  
Vol 11 (1) ◽  
pp. 200
Author(s):  
Asma Abdullah Alzakari
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Civil Society ◽  
Return To Work ◽  
Human Development ◽  
Analytical Approach ◽  
Voluntary Work ◽  
The Social ◽  
External Evaluators

The present research aims to identify the mechanisms required for investing the social capital of retired Saudi woman and the relevant obstacles. To achieve the research objectives, the author adopted the descriptive analytical approach. A questionnaire was used to identify the major mechanisms and obstacles of investing the social capital of retired Saudi woman. The results showed that the mechanism of (the inclusion of retired holders of master or doctorate degrees in the membership of evaluation committees instead of the external evaluators) was ranked the most required one, whereas the mechanism of (providing good allowances and benefits for the retired women to encourage them to return to work and rearranging their life requirements according to the relevant studies and papers) was ranked the least required.  Furthermore, it indicated the substantial obstacles that prevent investing the social capital of retired Saudi woman. The paper recommends collaboration among civil society institutions to reinforce and disseminate volunteering culture, especially among the retired women because they constitute the foundations of the community that adopts the fundamentals ​​of social capital, which achieve human development by setting the regulations that organize and protect voluntary work.   Received: 4 October 2020 / Accepted: 30 November 2020 / Published: 17 January 2021

The role of public libraries in the development of social capital in local communities – a theoretical study

2021 ◽  
Vol 42 (3) ◽  
pp. 184-196
Author(s):  
Maja Dorota Wojciechowska
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Engagement ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Public Libraries ◽  
Local Communities ◽  
Social Needs ◽  
Content Type ◽  
The Social ◽  
The Impact

PurposeSocial capital, understood as intangible community values available through a network of connections, is a factor in the development of societies and improving quality of life. It helps to remove economic inequalities and prevent poverty and social exclusion, stimulate social and regional development, civic attitudes and social engagement and build a civic society as well as local and regional identity. Many of these tasks may be implemented by libraries, which, apart from providing access to information, may also offer a number of services associated with social needs. The purpose of this paper is to present the roles and functions that libraries may serve in local communities in terms of assistance, integration and development based on classical social capital theories.Design/methodology/approachThe paper reviews the classical concepts of social capital in the context of libraries. It analyses the findings of Pierre-Félix Bourdieu, James Coleman, Francis Fukuyama, Robert Putnam, Nan Lin, Ronald Stuart Burt, Wayne Baker and Alejandro Portes. Based on their respective concepts, the paper analyses the role of the contemporary library in the social life of local communities. In particular, it focuses on the possible new functions that public libraries may serve.FindingsA critical review of the concept of social capital revealed certain dependencies between libraries and their neighbourhoods. With new services that respond to the actual social needs, libraries may serve as a keystone, namely they may integrate, animate and engage local communities. This, however, requires a certain approach to be adopted by the personnel and governing authorities as well as infrastructure and tangible resources.Originality/valueThe social engagement of libraries is usually described from the practical perspective (reports on the services provided) or in the context of research on the impact of respective projects on specific groups of users (research reports). A broader approach, based on original social theories, is rarely encountered. The paper draws on classical concepts of social capital and is a contribution to the discussion on possible uses of those concepts based on an analysis of the role of libraries in social life and in strengthening the social capital of local communities.

The Unethics of Sharing: Wikiwashing

2011 ◽  
Vol 15 ◽  
pp. 9-16
Author(s):  
Mayo Fuster Morell
Keyword(s):  
Collective Action ◽  
Complex Relationship ◽  
Voluntary Work ◽  
Technological Infrastructure ◽  
For Profit ◽  
The Social ◽  
Privacy Violation ◽  
Basic Infrastructure ◽  
The Empirical Analysis

In order for online communities to assemble and grow, some basic infrastructure is necessary that makes possible the aggregation of the collective action. There is a very intimate and complex relationship between the technological infrastructure and the social character of the community which uses it. Today, most infrastructure is provided by corporations and the contrast between community and corporate dynamics is becoming increasingly pronounced. But rather than address the issues, the corporations are actively obfuscating it. Wikiwashing refers to a strategy of corporate infrastructure providers where practices associated to their role of profit seeking corporations (such as abusive terms of use, privacy violation, censorship, and use of voluntary work for profit purposes, among others) that would be seen as unethical by the communities they enable are concealed by promoting a misleading image of themselves associated with the general values of wikis and Wikipedia (such as sharing and collaboration, openness and transparency). The empirical analysis is based on case studies (Facebook , Yahoo! and Google) and triangulation of several methods.

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