Exploring the role of social capital in urban citizens’ initiatives in the Netherlands
| Autor: | Wentink,Carlijn, Vaandrager,Lenneke, van Dam,Rosalie, Hassink,Jan, Salverda,Irini |
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| Rok vydání: | 2018 |
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| Zdroj: | Gaceta Sanitaria v.32 n.6 2018 SciELO España: Revistas Científicas Españolas de Ciencias de la Salud Instituto de Salud Carlos III (ISCIII) SciELO España. Revistas Científicas Españolas de Ciencias de la Salud instname |
| Popis: | Objective This research explores the role of social capital in urban citizens’ initiatives in the Netherlands, by using in-depth interviews. Method Social capital was operationalized as shared norms and values, connectedness, trust and reciprocity. Results The findings show that initiatives form around a shared idea or ambition (shared norms and values). An existing network of relationships (connectedness) is needed for an idea to emerge and take form. Connectedness can also increase as a result of an initiative. Some level of trust between people needs to be present from the start of the initiative. For the initiative to persist, strong in-group connections seem important, as well as a good balance between investments and returns. This reciprocity is mainly about intangible assets, such as energy and friendship. Conclusion This study concludes that social capital within citizens’ initiatives is both a prerequisite for the formation of initiatives and a result of the existence of initiatives. |
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