Purpose–The purpose of this paper is to show that numerous studies have advanced social
capital research over the past decade. Most studies have accepted the theoretical distinction …

This paper looks beyond the broad notion of social capital–which has been applied to a
number of different phenomena–in order to clarify (i) the range of different elements that are …

Building on a growing research foundation, transport policy makers have begun to associate
the ability to be mobile with having a role in the facilitation of social inclusion. However, the …

The poor mental and physical health of people with disabilities has been well documented
and there is evidence to suggest that inequalities in health between people with and without …

Tourism development has often been regarded as an effective strategy for poverty reduction
and sustainable livelihoods. However, tourism often triggers transformations of traditional …

This paper investigates factors likely to increase a person's risk of social exclusion, drawing
on survey data specifically framed for this purpose. We use a generalised ordered logit …

Mixed land-use is one of the raised issues that still constitutes a controversial matter for
many researchers, whether those advocating the use of it or opposing the idea of its …

This study examined the effects of social capital on household welfare in Kwara State,
Nigeria. The data for the study were collected from 315 households in six local government …

Social capital is a critical glue for economic and social development in urban areas. Yet, to
effectively guide research and practice, there is a need for careful measurement of social …

This paper presents a framework for social capital that highlights the normative structures
through which it is manifested. The primary focus is on the ways that norms structure the …