Abstract
Social capital is considered vital to the health and well-being of general and specific demographic groups globally. This chapter offers a three-part review of this growing research area, emphasizing how social capital is linked to health-related well-being. The first part presents an overview of research evidence on the role of social capital in health at individual and community levels. The second part is a brief scoping review of research on social capital and health-related well-being (i.e., health outcomes, health inequalities, and well-being). The third part discusses the way forward on social capital and health-related research, policy, and practice.
Original language | English |
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Title of host publication | Handbook on Inequality and Social Capital |
Editors | Steve MCDONALD, Rochelle CÔTÉ, Jing SHEN |
Publisher | Edward Elgar Publishing Ltd. |
Chapter | 9 |
Pages | 117-130 |
ISBN (Electronic) | 9781802202373, 9781802202373 |
ISBN (Print) | 9781802202366 |
DOIs | |
Publication status | Published - 29 Oct 2024 |
Keywords
- Social capital
- Health
- Well-being
- Health inequalities
- Social policies