Document Type
Journal Article
Publisher
Elsevier
Faculty
Faculty of Computing, Health and Science
School
School of Psychology
RAS ID
3220
Abstract
This paper examines the theoretical linkage between social capital and sense of community through research studies within four contextual areas. Social capital (SC) can be conceptualized as all the interactions between individuals in a community, and has been examined in various groups and communities. Sense of community (SoC) is a psychological construct that we argue is a correlate of social capital. Sense of community reflects the feelings of attachment and belonging that an individual has towards a community. Through qualitative and quantitative research carried out across the lifespan in four communities in Western Australia (i.e., Perth community, adolescent Jewish community, urban and rural communities, and primary school community), this paper utilizes SoC as a framework for investigating ways in which SC may be realized in communities. The significance of this paper highlights the practical application of increasing SC within communities through targeting SoC within individuals.
DOI
10.1016/j.soscij.2004.11.006
Access Rights
free_to_read
Comments
This is an Author's Accepted Manuscript of: Pooley, J. , Cohen, L. , & Pike, L. (2005). Can sense of community inform social capital?. The Social Science Journal, 42(1), 71-79. Available here