Social capital is a type of capital? An analysis from the process stratification

Abstract

This paper analyzes the relationship of social capital and collective action. More specifically, the paper tests structural equation models that include three different social capital dimensions (interpersonal trust, institutional trust, and strength of ties) and three different collective action dimensions (namely associationism, efficacy, and participation). SEM models use two different Mexican data sources, a) SEDESOL Social Capital Survey 2006, b) PNUD Social Capital Survey 2011. Most of the analyses ran by using the social capital survey 2011. Results suggest that greater interpersonal trust conveys greater collective action, also showing that the relationship is affected by social stratification components, including sex, income level, region, and social mobility. The analysis concludes by discussing theoretical and public policy research-based implications.