scholarly journals Assessing Neighborhood Satisfaction and Social Capital in a Multi-Cultural Setting of an Abu Dhabi Neighborhood

2020 ◽  
Vol 12 (8) ◽  
pp. 3200 ◽  
Author(s):  
Anfal Al-Ali ◽  
Praveen Maghelal ◽  
Khaled Alawadi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Built Environment ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Neighborhood Satisfaction ◽  
Residential Neighborhood

Behavioral research studies propose that urban open spaces contribute to enhance sociability in urban areas. The urban areas in the city of Abu Dhabi are less appealing to attract vibrant activity and social life. This study investigates the role of the built environment in the enhancement of neighborhood satisfaction and social capital in a residential neighborhood of Abu Dhabi. A total of 145 residents were surveyed for their perception, attitude, and behavior. Regression analyses to predict the role of the built environment of the open space, as well as the ethnicity of respondents, on measures of neighborhood satisfaction and social capital were performed. Spatial data and audit tools were used to assess the lack of suitable built-environment in the study area. Results indicate that improvements to the built environment can improve both the social capital and neighborhood satisfaction of the urban residents of Abu Dhabi. Implications of this study include recommendations to enhance the experience of urban spaces in arid regions like Abu Dhabi. Recommendations include adding landscape elements, providing a comfortable walking environment, adding attractive locations and destinations, and a clean and safe environment with attractive buildings or homes.

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.

scholarly journals Development of the Smaller Local Communities in Slovenia Depends on the School as the Socio-Cultural Center

2015 ◽  
Vol 8 (9) ◽  
pp. 218
Author(s):  
Janko Mursak ◽  
Jasna Mazgon
Keyword(s):  
Rural Areas ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Local Community ◽  
Primary Role ◽  
Cultural Center ◽  
Local Schools ◽  
Local Environments ◽  
The Social

The local schools have always been the centers of the cultural and social life of the Slovenian communities. Functioning as a socio-cultural center of the local community, the school greatly surpassed its primary role of providing education to children. The process of urbanization that reached rural areas as well as the secularization of lifestyles brought about very interesting changes to the previously expanded function of local schools. In the research study we conducted in 2014 and 2015 we examined how contemporary schools perceive the need for collaboration and participation in their local environments. The results of qualitative analysis indicate that merging or closing of local schools could have negative demographic and socio-cultural consequences. Furthermore, the analysis has also revealed the underused potential of the localities lacking tradition, such as new urban areas where the school could be the crucial element in the social organization of the local community.

scholarly journals Gender Difference in Health Condition Among Emirati Adolescent: Role of Environment and Parent Perceptions

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Praveen Maghelal ◽  
Khaled Alawadi ◽  
Abeer Wahdain
Keyword(s):  
Built Environment ◽  
United Arab Emirates ◽  
Health Condition ◽  
International Standards ◽  
Abu Dhabi ◽  
Female Adolescents ◽  
Marginal Effect ◽  
Planning Department ◽  
Walking To School

Abstract Background: The United Arab Emirates (UAE) is one of the developed nations in the middle-east with the obesity rate among the youth two to three times greater than the international standards. Therefore, this research aims to study the variation of perception of the built environment among Emirati male and female adolescents and their parents. Also, the role of determinants of the health condition of Emirati adolescents is analyzed. Method: A total of 335 students (aged 14-20) from six schools in the Al Ain region of Abu Dhabi Emirate and 250 parent responses were used to conduct the mean-test of perception of hindrances and multinomial logit of the health condition using the perception, behavior and built environment measures. Results: Emirati males perceive the built environment factors as barriers more than female adolescents. Parents perceive street-crossing (p<0.016) and sidewalk characteristics (p<0.020) to be more of a hindrance to walking to school than students. Traffic exposure and walkability at home and schools report a significant effect on the health condition of the Emirati adolescents along with the self-reported physical activity. Marginal effect reports sedentary and low-levels of activity predicts the probability of an Emirati adolescent being not just overweight or obese (p<0.001), but also underweight (p<0.05)Conclusion: Recommendations for parents and school authorities, Abu Dhabi Municipality and Urban Planning department, and to enhance the built environment are discussed. Also recommendation to address both, levels of obesity and being underweight, are discussed.

scholarly journals Privately Managed Green Open Space and Its Ecological Role in Improving Thermal Comfort of Kesiman Kertalangu Area

2021 ◽  
Vol 903 (1) ◽  
pp. 012008
Author(s):  
I G Edhy ◽  
N K A Siwalatri ◽  
N M Yudantini ◽  
Gusti Ayu Made Suartika
Keyword(s):  
Thermal Comfort ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Negative Impact ◽  
Rapid Development ◽  
Descriptive Case Study ◽  
Study Approach ◽  
Air Temperatures ◽  
Residential Yards

Abstract The rapid development of urban areas in general has a negative impact on built environmental. The decrease of green open space is cause by increasing the need of space for human activity. The reduced area of green open space in Denpasar City, especially in private green open space in the Kesiman Kertalangu area, causes environmental quality to decline. Reducing the area of green open space can cause urban problems, such as increasing city air temperatures. Therefore, it is important to know the role of private green open space in residential yards for increasing thermal comfort in the Kesiman Kertalangu area. For this study the method used is a qualitative research method with a descriptive case study approach. The aim of this study is to determine the role of private green open space in residential yards in term of thermal comfort. The results show that in residential yards that have relatively large areas of land, the existing private green open space conditions are quite optimal. However, in residential yards that have limited land area, the availability of green open space is very minimal. The existence of private green open space in residential yards at the Kesiman Kertalangu area in general is not able to work optimally in reducing temperatures to create a suitable thermal comfort for the environment.

scholarly journals PENDAYAGUNAAN MODAL SOSIAL PERSPEKTIF EKONOMI ISLAM PADA (STUDI KASUS KOPERASI SYARIAH DI PONDOK PESANTREN UMMUL QUROO SURABAYA)

2020 ◽  
Vol 6 (10) ◽  
pp. 2110
Author(s):  
Muhammad Dinullah ◽  
Tika Widiastuti
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Data Analysis ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Research Strategy ◽  
Economic Empowerment ◽  
Common Goals ◽  
Validation Technique ◽  
Islamic Economic

Islamic economic empowerment is an activity of giving power, ability, or power to the helpless party with effort to help society to improve its ability in creating new entrepreneur in accordance with the laws of the Qur’an and Hadith. In the application of social capital-based that is trust, norm, and network is part of social life that can encourage the achievement of common goals. By means of Sharia cooperative and its network is useful to improve prosperity for society and jama'ah in the scope of hut. So it can empower santri and jama'ah to improve their economy. This research uses descriptive qualitative approach. The research strategy used is case study on Islamic Economic Empowerment based on social capital case study of sharia cooperative in Surabaya. Data collection used is by interview, observation and documentation. The validation technique uses source triangulation and engineering triangulation. Data analysis using the theory put forward by Miles and Huberman. The result of the research based on data analysis shows that the role of Kopontren Ummul Quroo is able to empower and give enough improvement of Islamic welfare where each informant has fulfilled at least the dharuriyat level requirement consisting of clothing needs, food requirement, health requirement, education requirement and requirement vehicle.Keywords: Empowerment, Social Capital, and Sharia Cooperatives

scholarly journals Social Capital Existence in Bali’s Microfinance: Evidence from Village Credit Institution (LPD)

2018 ◽  
Vol 2 (01) ◽  
pp. 19
Author(s):  
Pera Sundarianingsih ◽  
Khusnul Ashar ◽  
Putu Mahardika Adi Saputra
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Customary Law ◽  
Credit Institution ◽  
Governance Systems ◽  
Traditional Institution ◽  
The Social ◽  
Economical Aspect ◽  
Administrative Village

Bali has two village governance systems: administrative-village and customary-village. Administrative-village is the extension of government’s authority in administrative aspects. Meanwhile, customary-village (pakraman village) denotes traditional institution that has a function to organize krama (residents) based on the awig-awig (customary law). The role of customary-village is fundamental in carrying on the custom and culture of Bali as well as triggering the economical aspect from the society through Village Credit Institution (LPD). This study is intended to describe the existence of social capital over the LPD by employing inductive-qualitative approach. Social capital over the LPD can improve the societies’ harmony that have been established in advance. Furthermore, the social capital bonding, bridging and linking can be used continuously in social life.

scholarly journals ROLE OF THE INTERNET IN STRENGTHENING SOCIAL CAPITAL IN EU RURAL AREAS

2018 ◽  
Author(s):  
Magdalena KOZERA-KOWALSKA ◽  
Adam KOZIOLEK
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Interpersonal Communication ◽  
Rural Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
The Elderly ◽  
Economic Consequences ◽  
The Internet ◽  
The One ◽  
Access To Knowledge

The article discusses the role of the Internet as an innovative form of interpersonal communication. We assumed that Internet usage in rural areas may not only result in better access to knowledge and information, but also contribute to stronger social cohesion and prevent exclusion of the elderly. We analysed information about individual Internet users in Poland and the EU, including changes related to age, education and domicile. The data enabled us to identify expected change tendencies in rural areas. We highlighted the process of ageing of European farmers with its related social and economic consequences. Against this background, we show the dual role played by the Internet in strengthening social capital in rural areas. On the one hand, it is educational in that it educates and activates young farmers. On the other, it is social, i.e. it helps the elderly stay in touch and participate in social life. We also raised the problem of potential digital exclusion of the elderly.

scholarly journals Taman Edukasi Bungga dan Terapi di Rawa Belong

2020 ◽  
Vol 2 (2) ◽  
pp. 2337
Author(s):  
Christine Christine ◽  
Suwandi Supatra
Keyword(s):  
Social Interactions ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Social Economic ◽  
Direct Interaction ◽  
Work Demands ◽  
Third Place ◽  
Proper Place ◽  
The City

The process of building a city is inseparable from the development of parks within the city. Whilst the process of building a city must have a priority towards the designing of parks in each region. One of the cities that has issues with the process of developing parks in Indonesia is Jakarta. Jakarta is classified as a city with minimal park recreation although benefits of having a park recreation might help individuals in overcoming stress. Utilization of green open space in urban areas that parks have 4 main functions namely ecological, social, economic, and aesthetic functions. However, people who live in big cities are faced with a variety of occupations and work demands, therefore individuals need a place of entertainment or recreation, one of which can be a flower garden. As we know at this moment in time, individuals more often interact through social medial, therefore we unconsciously lose the essence of social life. The loss of direct interaction between individuals, resulted in the growth of individualism, narcissism and lack of empathy in humans. With that being said, we need a proper place for the community to refresh their mind, socialize, relax themselves in order to increase interaction between individuals. The facilities needed are in the form of a public educational flower garden and therapy park which is commercial, especially for the surrounding community. In addition, the existence of the Educational Flower Garden and Therapy Park will be able to enhance social interactions and in accordance with the character of the surrounding community. Keywords: Park; Social; Third place AbstrakProses pengembangan suatu kota tidak terlepas dari perkembangan taman hijau RTH dalam kota tersebut. Dimana proses pembangunan suatu kota harus memberikan prioritas terhadap perancangan taman hijau RTH pada setiap wilayah. Ruang terbuka hijau RTH merupakan sebuah kebutuhan dasar yang dibutuhkan masyarakat perkotaan. Taman hijau RTH memiliki 4 fungsi utama, yaitu fungsi ekologis, sosial, ekonomis, dan estetika. Fungsi ekologis, taman merupakan paru-paru dunia dan taman memiliki fungsi untuk meredam kebisingan. Fungsi sosial, taman dapat dijadikan sebagai tempat rekreasi dimana individu dapat berkumpul dan bersosialisasi, fungsi estetika, taman memiliki nilai yang sangat tinggi sehingga dapat dimanfaatkan untuk memperindah kota dan taman juga memberikan unsur ketenangan. Setelah dianalisa RTH Jakarta termasuk kota yang minim akan rekreasi taman hijau RTH. Seperti yang kita ketahui pada zaman sekarang individu lebih sering berinteraksi melalui sosial media, sehingga kehidupan bersosial mulai kehilangan makna. Oleh karena itu, dibutuhkan berupa taman edukasi bunga dan terapi yang berupa komersial, khususnya bagi masyarakat sekitar. Selain itu keberadaan Taman Edukasi Bunga dan Terapi harus bisa memicu interaksi sosial dan sesuai dengan karakter masyarakat sekitar. Terdapat 3 program utama untuk mewujudkan visi yaitu : edukasi bunga, pasar bunga dan kuliner yang dapat dilakukan bersama keluarga ataupun kerabat. Tujuan dari proyek ini agar masyarakat dapat merasakan pengalaman berada di bagunan  yang dipenuhi dengan taman hijau RTH serta sebagai tempat pertemuan, bersosialisai dan berkumpul masyarakat

scholarly journals PERANAN MODAL SOSIAL PADA KELOMPOK TANI PADI SAWAH DI DESA TAWAANG KECAMATAN TENGA KABUPATEN MINAHASA SELATAN

2019 ◽  
Vol 15 (3) ◽  
pp. 453
Author(s):  
Jimmy ., Rumagit ◽  
Jean Fanny Junita Timban ◽  
Charles Reijnaldo Ngangi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Networks ◽  
Social Norms ◽  
Social Life ◽  
Secondary Data ◽  
Primary Data ◽  
Group Members ◽  
Farmer Groups ◽  
Rice Farmer

The purpose of this study was to determine and describe the role of social capital, consisted by trust, social norms, social networks, in the paddy rice farmer group in Tawaang Village, Tenga Sub-district, South Minahasa Regency. This research lasted for three months from July to September 2019. The data used in this study were primary data obtained from direct interviews and observations. Interviews were conducted with the help of a questionnaire. The Head of Village and farmer group members represent the community. Total respondents were 12 people who were all members of the group. Secondary data were obtained from the Tawaang Village Office, local bookstores and via the internet. Internet through Google Scholar to get articles from various scientific journals and theses from other universities related to research on the Role of Social Capital in Paddy Farmer Groups. The results showed that the index figure of 81.48% meant that it was classified in the existing category. Thus, the role of social capital was properly realized in the Tunas Harapan Farmer Group in Tawaang Village, Tenga District, South Minahasa Regency in the form of trust, social norms and social networks. Group members lead a high social life both within the group and outside the group, namely to strengthen the kinship, tolerance and efforts so that the farming business that runs well.*eprm* 

scholarly journals Pembangunan Geodatabase Ruang Terbuka Hijau Kota Bandung

2018 ◽  
Vol 2016 (1) ◽  
Author(s):  
Feri Naldi ◽  
Indrianawati
Keyword(s):  
Population Growth ◽  
Urban Area ◽  
Spatial Data ◽  
Carrying Capacity ◽  
Urban Areas ◽  
Open Space ◽  
Green Space ◽  
Public Works ◽  
Open Spaces ◽  
The City

ABSTRAKKota Bandung merupakan salah satu kota di Indonesia dengan tingkat pembangunan dan pertumbuhan penduduk yang cukup pesat, akibatnya di Kota Bandung terjadi penurunan daya dukung lingkungan hidup. Salah satu kegiatan yang dapat digunakan untuk memberikan informasi dalam menjaga keseimbangan ekologi Kota Bandung adalah dengan inventarisasi keberadaan dan ketersediaan Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH) melalui pembangunan geodatabase RTH. Penyediaan RTH pada suatu kawasan perkotaan telah diatur dalam Peraturan Menteri Pekerjaan Umum Nomor 05/PRT/M/2008, dimana proporsi RTH yang harus disediakan pada wilayah perkotaan adalah minimal sebesar 30% dari total luas wilayah kota. Pembangunan geodatabase RTH dilakukan dengan mengintegrasikan data spasial RTH dengan informasi tipologi RTH dan data foto/video RTH. Dari hasil pembangunan geodatabase dapat diketahui bahwa Kota Bandung mempunyai 22,59% RTH publik (3.802,5 Ha) dan 3,45% RTH privat (581,51 Ha) yang tersebar di seluruh Kota Bandung.Kata kunci: SIG, Ruang Terbuka Hijau (RTH), GeodatabaseABSTRACTBandung is one of the cities in Indonesia with the level of development and population growth quite rapidly. Consequently, the carrying capacity of the environment in Bandung is decrease. One of the activities that can be used to provide information in maintaining the ecological balance of Bandung is the inventory of the existence and availability of green open space through the geodatabase development of green open space. Provision of green space in an urban area has been regulated in the Regulation of the Minister of Public Works No. 05/PRT/M/2008, where the proportion of green open space should be provided in urban areas is a minimum of 30% of the total area of the city. Geodatabase development of green open space is done by integrating spatial data of green open spaces with information of green open space typology and data of photos/videos of green open space. Results from the geodatabase development showed that Bandung has 22.59% public green open space (3802.5 ha) and 3.45% private green open space (581.51 ha) which spread throughout the city of Bandung.Keywords: GIS, Green Open Space, Geodatabase

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