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“Through the Kids . . . We Connected With Our Community”: Children as Catalysts of Social Capital
- Both children and adults benefit from living in communities and neighborhoods that are rich in social capital.
- However, the research literature is relatively silent with respect to the influence that children may play as catalysts for the formation and maintenance of community or family stocks of social capital.
The Gist of the Results:
- Overall, the...results found that social capital, neighborhood cohesion, and community participation were all significantly higher among respondents with dependent children living at home.
- The results have implications for urban design and community infrastructure, including the extent to which the built environment caters to children and fosters social connectedness among parents, families, and the broader community.
(Wood, Giles-Corti, Zubrick, & Bulsara, 2013). Environment & Behavior.
My hunch: it isn't the kids per se, but the activities in which they are involved that bring people in the community together.
My hunch: it isn't the kids per se, but the activities in which they are involved that bring people in the community together.
