In this paper we argue for computing social capital in prevailing social networks. We posit that the number of incoming links to a node does not represent the value of the node’s social capital. We have developed a methodology for categorizing the types of connected links according to the nature of social interaction in the incident link. Each incident link will contribute a different value cor...

various forms of capital provide sources in social structure that facilitate social action. the aim of this study was to compare available capitals in different generations of women. questionnaire was completed by 386 women and their mothers (a total of 772 questionnaires). the results indicate that cultural capital of the present generation has increased compared to past generation. social cap...

This study explores the relationship between perceived bridging social capital and specific Facebook-enabled communication behaviors using survey data from a sample of U.S. adults (N=614). We explore the role of a specific set of Facebook behaviors that support relationship maintenance and assess the extent to which demographic variables, time on site, total and “actual” Facebook Friends, and t...

In research on the social capital of individuals, there has been little standardisation of measurement instruments, and more emphasis on measuring social relationships than social resources. In this paper we propose two innovations. First, a new measurement method: the Resource Generator; an instrument with concretely worded items covering ‘general’ social capital in a population, which combine...

INTRODUCTION Social capital is increasingly used in relation to health issues, particularly in sexually transmitted diseases/infections and health behaviors. Experiences indicated that social capital can contribute in changing HIV related risk behaviors and a decline of HIV infection through social groups and networking and make more effective use of HIV/AIDS prevention, care, and treatment ser...

This research is making efforts to link the components of social capital and social development in regions 7-district 18 of Tehran Municipality's employees are evaluated and measured in this study, we refer to the concept of social capital and the economic and public interest aspects of social capital and how to create, maintain and destroy social capital mentioned, after it has been attempted ...

extended abstract 1. introduction the concept of social capital is one of the most important concepts during two decades in various fields, especially in the field of organization. social capital means links and communication among members of a network, providing essential social support and energy to facilitate actions through creating norms and mutual trust. some scholars of social and behavi...