Community Social Capital Research Articles

The influence of community social capital on pre-service teachers’ career calling: the mediating role of career exploration and the moderating effect of agreeableness

The influence of community social capital on pre-service teachers’ career calling: the mediating role of career exploration and the moderating effect of agreeableness

Community centre for sustainable communities in kampung kota: a literature review

Abstract Sustainable development’s basic principle requires a balance between Three Es: to meet economic, environmental, and social equity needs. This paper intends to outline how sustainable communities are supported, among other things, by community engagement, which is facilitated by community centres. Kampung kota (urban villages) are in the spotlight of discussion, considering that these spatial units are real and contribute to the urban community’s network, especially in Indonesia, but are often ignored in terms of priorities for physical and social development. The first part of this paper will explain the importance of community centres in forming community social capital. The second part describes the character of kampung kota community life. The third section analyses the potential and problems of community centres as a basis for sustainable community development in kampung kota.

Promoting Psychosocial Adjustments of Cross-Border Students in Hong Kong: A Resilience and Social Capital Framework.

Nearly 28,000 children, ranging from kindergarten to secondary-school age, commute between mainland China and Hong Kong for education on a daily basis. They are known as cross-border students (CBS)-those who legally hold permanent Hong Kong citizenship and attend schools in Hong Kong, but reside in mainland China, a unique population in the context of cross-border migration. Social media has reported various challenges faced by CBS, but systematic research on this population is limited. This study proposes a resilience and social capital framework to understand the psychosocial adjustments of CBS when faced with different levels of adversities. Using data from a cross-sectional survey of 445 CBS, this study examines how family and community social capital promote the self-esteem, mental well-being, happiness, and life satisfaction of CBS through individual resilience in the face of single and multiple adversities. The results of structural equation modelling suggest that family social capital serves as a significant promotive and protective factor for the self-esteem, mental well-being, happiness, and life satisfaction of CBS in the presence of both single and multiple adversities, while community social capital can promote only mental well-being of CBS in the presence of single or no adversity. Theoretical and practical implications of these findings for researchers, parents, and service professionals are also discussed.

A Virtuous Circle: Explaining News Deserts and Their Relationships with Social Capital

ABSTRACT Popularized with the term “news desert,” the decline of the number of newspapers has cast a gloom over the future of American democracy. However, there has been little research on what factors are related to such phenomena. To fill this gap, we construct a theoretical framework based on previous research relating market conditions to news deserts, and study how news deserts relate to social capital. Our analyses find population, and education have strong negative associations with news deserts and potential journalism divides, where newspapers decrease disproportionately according to the community’s African American composition. Age has a weak negative association with news deserts. Furthermore, our analyses reveal that having more newspapers has a positive effect on community social capital in its economic connectedness, cohesiveness, and civic engagement. Consequently, economic connectedness and cohesiveness positively impact the number of newspapers next year, showing evidence of a virtuous circle. This study advances the discussions around the “news desert” a step forward by empirically investigating its social impact on our communities.

Resilience of Natural Disaster Victims Based on Social Capital Community Recovery Strategy for Flash Floods in Ladang Rimba

Flooding is a natural phenomenon caused in areas where many rivers flow. This research intends to describe, analyze and reveal the flash flood disaster in Ladang Rimba in 2023. In its development, this method uses environmental history by utilizing sources obtained, both written and oral, which are related to the topic of discussion. The results of this research show that after the 2023 Ladang Rimba flash flood disaster, it was a sad story for all the people living in the flood area. Severe damage due to flash floods in Gampong Ladang Rimba in Central Trumon District still leaves mud sediment with a thickness of up to 120 cm. still covering residential areas, residents' houses and various infrastructure. The impacts of flash floods in Ladang Rimba include: experiencing levels of damage to infrastructure, including housing, roads, bridges and utilities, loss of livelihoods, business closures, and impacts on local industry, social and psychological impacts on individuals and communities, including trauma, problems mental health, and community cohesion, the level of community involvement in the recovery process and empowerment of local residents. For this reason, a comprehensive review is needed that involves collaboration between various stakeholders, including government agencies, non-government organizations, community representatives and academic researchers.

“If Somebody Needed Help, I Went Over”: Social Capital and Therapeutic Communities of Older Adult Farmers in British Columbia Floods

AbstractOlder adults in disaster contexts are often thought of as a passive, vulnerable population that lacks agency and capacities to cope in the aftermath. However, it can be argued that older adults may have underrecognized strengths that can be utilized pre-, peri-, and post-disaster. One of these strengths is older adults’ unique social capital that stems from long-standing connections with other members of their respective communities. Using data from in-depth, semistructured interviews with farmers in British Columbia 3–11 months after the 2021 floods, this research explored the experiences of older adult farmers’ recovery. The farmers discussed how they leveraged their social capital to aid in their recovery efforts from the flood event. By using their bonding social capital, older adult farmers transformed their existing, deep-rooted connections into post-disaster assistance. This, in turn, generated the idea of the therapeutic community, helping community members cope in the aftermath. This research indicated the need to further examine how older adults in disaster settings can be viewed as assets with community knowledge and skills as opposed to solely as a vulnerable population.

Transforming communities: Analyzing the effects of infrastructure and tourism development on social capital, livelihoods, and resilience in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan

This study explores the dynamic relationship between social capital, livelihoods, and tourism development in Gilgit-Baltistan, Pakistan, focusing on the indigenous social capital influenced by cultural perspectives. Given the rapid infrastructure and tourism developments in Gilgit-Baltistan, understanding their profound impacts on local communities is crucial, as these changes pose unique challenges and offer unprecedented opportunities for sustainable development. It particularly assesses the effects of infrastructure developments, such as the Karakoram Highway and the Belt and Road Initiative, from 1978 to 2022. Through non-probabilistic sampling and contextual textual analysis, this qualitative research investigates how these developments transform community social capital, affect livelihoods and resilience, and alter community perceptions and adaptations. The findings highlight transformative impacts on livelihoods and community dynamics, intensified by international and domestic tourism and infrastructure growth. These transformations lead to challenges like cultural commodification and authenticity issues, with unregulated tourism growth straining local infrastructure and exacerbating sustainability challenges—evident during the COVID-19 pandemic. The study underscores the critical interplay between infrastructure, tourism, and community resilience, advocating for regulated development to balance economic growth with cultural and environmental preservation. Contributing significant theoretical insights and practical guidelines, the research stresses managing the pace and mechanisms of tourism development to maintain the resilience and sustainability of these isolated communities while outlining future research directions on vulnerabilities and resilience strategies in remote tourism areas.

Promotion of community resilience: Do citizens have a role to play?

ABSTRACT The promotion of community resilience is a multifaceted process that warrants further exploration. This article aims to contribute to this literature stream by assessing the role of citizen science (CS) approaches in the development of community resilience, since CS is considered a promising approach for generating new knowledge by fostering the participation of citizens (non-professional scientists) in research activities. The results show that CS approaches can contribute to community resilience at the institutional level, improving emergency and recovery planning capacity; at the infrastructural level, by contributing to land use planning and urban design; and at the social level, through the creation of community ties and social capital. This contribution is relevant for the development of public policies that are more shaped to local contexts and aligned with communities’ needs and expectations.

Community Social Capital Enhances the Subjective Well-Being of Urban Residents: The Mediating Role of Psychological Flourishing and Moderating Effect of Educational Attainment

Community Social Capital Enhances the Subjective Well-Being of Urban Residents: The Mediating Role of Psychological Flourishing and Moderating Effect of Educational Attainment

IMPROVING COMMUNITY WELFARE THROUGH THE IMPLEMENTATION OF CORPORATE SOCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

Objectives: This paper aimed to analyze the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) and social capital on community welfare and the influence of corporate social responsibility (CSR) through social capital on community welfare. Theoretical Framework: The focus of this research was to examine the direct and indirect influence of CSR implementation on community welfare. The direct influence of social capital was community welfare. Some of the concepts used are welfare, social capital and CSR, as well as several empirical studies to support the model. Research Methodology: This research applied a quantitative research design with an inferential statistical approach. Data was collected in the form of secondary and primary data. Data was collected through in-depth interviews based on questionnaires, observation and literature review. The sample used was 97 people. Data analysis applied SmartPLS version 3. Findings: The study found that CSR has a positive and significant effect on community welfare and social capital. Social capital had a positive but insignificant effect on community welfare, and CSR had a positive but insignificant effect on community welfare through social capital. Research, Practical & Social Implications: This research focused on community welfare, CSR and social capital that influence it. Originality/Value: This study provided additional value for those who were active in improving welfare through community empowerment. CSR is a form of community empowerment that has a positive and significant effect on social capital and welfare. For this reason, social capital could be utilized optimally for the welfare of society.

Volunteer Participation and Loneliness in the Elderly: An Empirical Study Based on CHARLS 2018

Based on the empirical research data collected from the China Health and Retirement Longitudinal Survey (CHARLS) in 2018, this study examines the specific impacts of two types of volunteering on loneliness among elderly individuals in China. Additionally, it investigates various demographic, socioeconomic, physical health, and family intergenerational support factors that may influence the relationship between these variables. The findings of this investigation demonstrate that both group-driven volunteer service and individual active volunteer service significantly contribute to reducing loneliness among older adults. However, there exist four distinct demographic disparities: variations in age, differences in empty nest situations, disparities based on gender, and discrepancies in economic status. Consequently, to address the issue of elderly loneliness effectively, this study primarily proposes four key approaches: guiding the elderly towards embracing social participation as a concept; emphasizing the development of community social capital; enhancing volunteer service design; and increasing investment in volunteer services for the elderly. These measures aim to foster an inclusive environment that encourages active engagement among older adults while providing them with convenient avenues to participate in volunteer activities. This study empirically investigates the evolution of social engagement among elderly individuals in China, offering novel research perspectives on public involvement in addressing the challenges associated with elderly care services.

Social Capital in Determining Recipients of The Village Fund Cash Assistance (BLT-DD) in Woro Village, Indonesia

Village Fund Cash Assistance (BLT-DD) was reintroduced in 2020 as a program by the Indonesian Government to reduce the negative impacts of COVID-19. BLT-DD is distributed to poor people who meet certain eligibility requirements in many rural areas in Indonesia, including Woro Village in Bojonegoro Regency. In implementing the BLT-DD program, strong social capital is needed in determining the target recipients of the program. The research aims to analyze community social capital in the process of selecting applicants for the BLT-DD program. Focus on analyzing social capital element factors, namely trust, networks and norms using Structural Equation Modeling analysis based on Partial Least Square (SEM-PLS) analysis.. Determining the sample using purposive sampling technique and calculations based on the Kirche Morgan formula obtained a sample of 95 respondents. The results of research on social capital show that trust is the most influential element of the social capital of the Woro Village community. However, there are other elements of social capital, namely networks and norms, that need to be increased. So that overall social capital can support program implementation effectively and on target in supporting post-COVID-19 village recovery.

Community Social Capital in Community Forest Management in Poso Pesisir District

In Indonesia, commercial management of community forests began several hundred years ago. This research aims to measure the level of social capital in community forest management, and analyze its influence on community forest performance. The research was carried out using a survey method. Two villages in one district were chosen purposively. Respondents were 60 people that randomly selected from each village. The results of the research reveal that the level of social capital of the two communities in community forest management is classified as different. High social capital has facilitated the revival of good community forest performance, which is characterized by high levels of community forest productivity, as well as continuing sustainable management of community forests, the benefits of regulations. fair management and cost efficiency of community forest management. Strong social capital drives better performance. This research concludes that community social capital in managing community forests in Toini Village is relatively high, while in Betania Village it is low. Considering the differences in social capital that exist in society, the author suggests the need to increase parties, especially the government, to support forest management through increasing roles, facilitating the expansion of social networks, and strengthening the implementation of rules to the community.

Leveraging social capital for educational resilience in conflict: The impact of community behaviors on educational access in pre-Taliban ruling Afghanistan

This study investigates the role of communities in fostering resilience within the education sector amid conflict. By emphasizing the importance of collective community behaviors fostered by the cultivation of interpersonal connections in social capital, the study estimates the impact of community behaviors on the access to primary and lower secondary education in Afghanistan. Using the Geographic Information System (GIS) for battles in Afghanistan, the study conducted hotspot analysis and identified intensified conflict areas (hotspots), base areas, and relatively safe areas (coldspots) across Afghanistan as of 2014. Authors then estimated the determinants of community behaviors for access to education in each area with multi-level logit analysis using individual and community levels' information in the Afghanistan Living Conditions Survey (ALCS) 2014 collected from 20,700 households. The findings indicate that among the four community behaviors, gender-related behaviors within the community notably enhanced girls' access to education in hotspot areas. Similarly, security-related atmosphere facilitated improved access to education for both girls and boys, irrespective of the conflict intensity, and community behaviors against child labor also improved boys' access to education. However, classical educational assistance program was effective only in relatively safe areas. These findings illuminate the role of community social capital in fortifying the educational sector's resilience, providing a foundation for the development of effective education policies and support mechanisms in conflict situation.

Evaluating the efficacy of social capital in facilitating sustainable municipal waste management: Reflections from Harare, Zimbabwe

The volumes of waste in urban areas around the globe continue to increase due to the upsurge in disposals from exponentially growing urban populations. Ideally, the waste must be regularly collected by responsible councils, but in some countries, the collection has been erratic due to operational challenges. Unfortunately, this is the current and perpetually unresolved problem in Zimbabwe. A lack of garbage collection vehicles, as well as a lack of fuel for the available refuse collection trucks, has resulted in sporadic refuse collection in urban areas. The accumulation of uncollected waste in Zimbabwe's urban areas pollutes the environment and exposes the inhabitants to health risks, leaving waste management responsibilities to the community. This research, adopts the mixed-methods approach to evaluate the efficacy of using community social capital in waste management in urban Zimbabwe. Data was collected through a survey, observations and key informant interviews. The study revealed that due to poor refuse collection by the Harare City Council, residents have taken the initiative to use their social capital to manage waste in their communities through mechanisms like clean-up exercises, environmental cleanliness training workshops as well as forming collaborations with community-based organisations. However, these social capital initiatives are backtracked by some errant residents who continue to dump waste in undesignated areas. Measures such as the introduction of waste recycling income generation projects, giving incentives to community clean-up participants and enforcement of penalties for dumping waste in illegal places are recommended to support social capital initiatives in municipal waste management in Harare.

Community social capital in managing the simanuk-manuk village forest in forest management unit region iv balige, toba regency

Social capital is a collection of resources owned by individuals and communities, which are used in social interaction and community building. This study aims to identify the social capital in Simanuk-Manuk Village Forest (VF) in Forest Management Unit (FMU) Region IV Balige, Toba Regency. Data were collected through interviews, observations, and literature study. Social capital was analyzed qualitatively which categorize into structural (roles and rules) and cognitive (norms, values, attitudes, beliefs). The results showed that community’s social capital contributes to VF management, encouraging them to preserve the forest. In structural social capital, the Village Forest Management Institution has statutes that regulate community’s roles and rules in managing forest. Communities are involved in preparation and implementation activities. In cognitive social capital, norms are still adherence including unwritten rules such as rituals when entering forest referred to as mamele (praying to ancestors). Customary traditions strengthened the value of social capital and maintain cultural sustainability. The community’s attitude in utilizing forest doesn’t cause social inequality. They believe that forest is a vital component of life, particularly as a provider of clean water and air. They also believe that forest has sacred and spiritual values that encourage them in preserving forest from degradation.

Social Capital in Collective Action on Water Resources Management in Buleleng, Bali, Indonesia

Many studies have shown that community social capital supports sustainable natural resource management. This research demonstrates how social capital and collaborative management of the environment are related. The study was conducted in Bali's Buleleng Regency using a survey methodology. The study results show that people in eight villages are located in the "Den Bukit" area and carry out collective action "Atas Nama Air ."This collective action took place in the last year after strengthening social capital. Strengthening social capital is carried out by community leaders and supported by government intervention through the Social Forestry program. According to the findings of this study, it is suggested that community leaders' capacity and social capital, as well as government support for encouraging sustainable natural resource management, be strengthened.

Identifying community liquefaction catastrophe preparedness in North Birobuli subdistrict, Central of Sulawesi

The purpose of this study certain how prepared the residents for liquefaction catastrophes. Utilizing survey techniques, this form of research is quantitative. Analyzing quantitative data is analysis minimum age of 17 years served as the study’s subjects. The outcomes demonstrated that there were differences in the community’s readiness attitudes with regard to two types of statements, which were positive and negative statements separated into five disaster preparedness indicators. The emergency response plan received a value of 68.26% for the knowledge and attitude indicators. A value of 75.14% was obtained for the emergency response plan indicator, a value of 79.86% for the early warning system indicator, a value of 56.32% for the auxiliary resource indicator, and a value of 74.28% for the social capital. According to the Likert scale interval, four out of the five indicators are in the “good” range. This is due to the fact that in the four indicators—knowledge and attitudes, emergency response plans, early warning systems, and social capital—community preparedness attitudes are consistent with the form of statements from the four indicators and are strengthened by the explanations.

Social Capital, Import Competition, and Vaccine Uptake

Abstract This research note examines the relationship between social capital, economic globalization, and COVID-19 vaccines in U.S. counties. The author argues that the positive health benefits of community-level social capital can be undermined by import competition. Leveraging data from U.S. counties this note shows that the positive correlation between community social capital and vaccine uptake is lower in communities harder hit by import competition. This is however only the case for bridging and not for bonding social capital. These findings indicate that economic globalization can undermine the positive health impact of community social capital which has implications for inequalities in public health as well as responses to major health crises.

Community Social Capital and Accounting Conservatism

ABSTRACT The combination of peer pressure and who you know in our society can be powerfully influential. Likewise, firms headquartered in high social capital locations can exhibit associated economic outcomes and financial qualities. Our study examines the impact of a critical firm-level qualitative characteristic, community social capital, on firm accounting conservatism. The results of our research show firms headquartered in areas of high community social capital tend to exhibit less accounting conservatism. These findings suggest high community social capital mitigates issues related to contracting efficiency, social disciplinary instruments, and information asymmetry, reducing the corporate impetus for using accounting conservatism. We apply alternative proxies for community social capital, and further robustness analyses include entropy balance matching and instrumental variable regressions. Our study extends and complements literature investigating the effects of various firm-specific traits affecting accounting conservatism and contributes to research examining the effect of community social capital on corporate policies. Data Availability: Data are available from the public sources cited in the text. JEL Classifications: A13; D91; M14; M41; Z13.