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Social Capital and Social Inclusion

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The role of social environments as determinants of health and well-being has been increasingly recognized. Among these social environmental components, social capital has received considerable attention in diverse fields. It has been theorized that social capital is a primary social determinant of health. Research studies have revealed a positive link between social capital and health. Social capital is perceived as the resources that are available to the person through his/her social networks. Social capital has been shown to be closely linked with social connectedness and social support. The social capital that the person has can enhance his/her social connections and lead to social support and vice versa. This chapter discusses the importance of social capital and social support on the social exclusion or inclusion of individuals. Theoretical frameworks of social capital, social connectedness, and social support will be discussed. The impact of social capital, and social support on the health and well-being of people will be included. The link between social capital, social support, and social inclusion will also be discussed.

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    Pranee Liamputtong

  2. Camberwell, VIC, Australia

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  3. Department of Public Health, Faculty of Health and Sports Science, Thaksin University, Songkhla, Thailand

    Dusanee Suwankhong

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Liamputtong, P., Rice, Z.S., Suwankhong, D. (2022). Social Capital and Social Inclusion. In: Liamputtong, P. (eds) Handbook of Social Inclusion. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-89594-5_3

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