SOCIAL CAPITAL THEORY
1. Trust - leads to expectations 2. Reciprocity - leads to obligation (think about how trust in others and sense of obligation affects behavior)
What is at the core of all networks? (2)
Behavior is influenced by who we know and how we know them
Core concept of Social Capital Theory
Relationships between people who share a social identity -Family members - People of the same ethnic origin, religious affiliation, or socio-economic level
Bonding Relationships
Relationships between people from different social groups and sociodemographics who come together as acquantances to engage in an activity with mutually beneficial outcomes that were not possible within their bonded relationships > EX: -members of a sports team or club -a study group -tenants in an apartment building
Bridging Relationships
Relationships between people who interact across power or authority gradients representing formal institutions > EX: - Teacher/Student - Doctor/Patient - Employer/Employee - Minister/Parishioner
Linking Relationships
Relationships are divided into three different types depending on their strength: 1. Bonding: strongest relationship 2. Bridging: moderate relationship 3. Linking: weakest relationship
What are the 3 different types of relationships?
1. Networks (who we know) 2. Relationships (and the resources available) 2a.) The more people we know, the more access we have to the people they know, and their resources
What are the constructs of the Social Capital Theory? (2)
The more people you know: -The more relationships you have -The more connected you are to a variety of others in a number of ways -The more resources (capital) you have at your disposal
What influences do relationships have?
Connections that we have with other people. EX: -Families -Communities -Social organizations -Work associates -Classmates
What is a network?
