I’ve always been fascinated with social behavior. Why do people react differently when confronted with a certain situation, a new idea, or information that challenges existing beliefs? Why are some ...

The original article, which was published in November 2019, was updated by Dr. Rick Mask in collaboration with Gina Neugebauer. Social capital is not a new term. In fact, it has been examined by many ...

The concept of social capital has been inconsistently defined and described.[i] That should not be surprising, given that social capital is intangible and not easily measured. (The same is true of ...

According to a definition by communityworks, inc., "Social capital is the network of relationships among people who live and work in a particular society, enabling that society to function effectively ...

Visit NAP.edu/10766 to get more information about this book, to buy it in print, or to download it as a free PDF. People’s engagement in society, their associations and networks, and the ...

Social capital is the intangible resources embedded within interpersonal relationships or social institutions. While social capital may seem simple to identify, it can be challenging to conceptualize ...

Three women laugh together, standing outside in the sunlight. Source: Priscilla Du Preez / Unsplash If you have spent time in an organization (or in graduate study of sociology or economics), you have ...

Meghan recently interviewed for a job on her college campus. She is very talented, and her GPA is among the highest in her class. Yet, her interview prevented her from getting hired. Meghan replied to ...