Concept information
Preferred term
social capital theory
Definition
- Social capital theory represents a set of concepts that collectively describe the degree of connectedness individuals feel within a group, a community, or a society. Although social capital has likely existed since the first small community, its modern usage describes the norms and networks that enable and promote collective actions for mutual benefit. [Source: Encyclopedia of School Health; Social Capital Theory]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/social_capital_theory
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