We’re excited to announce the launch of our new online course: Disaster & Emergency Management and Social Capital Enrol now with a 30% off introductory sale for a limited time Why This Course? In recent years, the importance of social capital in disaster preparedness, response, and recovery has become increasingly clear. Whether responding to a […]| Institute for Social Capital
We are excited to announce the release of an innovative research report on social capital in Guernsey, offering insights into the strengths and weaknesses of the island’s social networks and culture, as well as the evolving challenges it faces. Using a cutting-edge methodology with similarities to a SWOT analysis in strategic planning, this study combines […] The post New Research Report on Social Capital in Guernsey Unveiled appeared first on Institute for Social Capital.| Institute for Social Capital
Earned, inherited, and covenant commonalities enable persons and groups of people to develop sympathy and empathy for each other. The sympathy and empathy that one person or group has for another person or group is defined here as social capital. The absence of commonalities often results in relationships of apathy and antipathy that one person or group has for another person or group, defined here as negative social capital. People and groups that share negative social capital for the same p...| Institute for Social Capital
The first episode of our new podcast is now available. In this weekly series, we explore. various topics related to social capital, navigating the divergent perspectives stemming from their academic disciplines. The post New PODCAST on Social Capital now available! appeared first on Institute for Social Capital.| Institute for Social Capital
We have just published our general guide for the practical application of social capital. This guide is the result of over 20 years of work on the theoretical and practical application of social capital. Tristan breaks down the complexity of social capital into more easily understood components and establishes the logic of social capital and provides a framework that is suitable for any application.| Institute for Social Capital
In March 2024, we are running a 3-week course on social capital with three self-paced lessons and an optional Zoom tutorial each week. See the full course details here. Week 1: starting Monday, March 11, 2024 Self-paced lectures and readings on: Introduction to social capital History and evolution of social capital Understanding social capital Optional […]| Institute for Social Capital
If you are interested in theories of social capital, please consider participating in this research. What is the purpose of this research? You are invited to take part in this research project that aims to explore the nature of the social capital paradigm and establish pillars to guide future theory development. It has been 25 […] The post Call for Research Participants: The social capital paradigm and its conceptual pillars appeared first on Institute for Social Capital.| Institute for Social Capital
ChatGPT is a useful platform to explore new subjects, but it’s not always reliable. It can be challenging to distinguish between accurate and inaccurate information, especially when you’re unfamiliar with the topic. Recently, I conducted a test on the accuracy of responses related to social capital, and unfortunately, a significant number of them were incorrect. […] The post Using ChatGPT to learn about social capital appeared first on Institute for Social Capital.| Institute for Social Capital
Export Reference Download PDF Print We often talk about social capital in general terms, describing it as high or low, good or bad, positive or negative, or weak or strong. But social capital is complex and multidimensional. Does it make sense to talk about social capital in general terms, and what do we mean by […] The post What is high and low, and positive and negative social capital? appeared first on Institute for Social Capital.| Institute for Social Capital
This paper briefly reviews the theory of social, negative, and cheap social capital and then explains the popularity and the high cost of cheap social capital. Next, this paper points out that our voluntary exchanges (which are enabled by prospects of mutual gain) and the high cost of involuntary exchanges (which are entered into in response to threats and defensive and destructive acts) both reflect our responses to the same physical and socio-emotional needs. Therefore, what differentiates ...| Institute for Social Capital
