Man as a source of local social capital
Man as a source of local social capital

Summary/Abstract: The article identifies sources of social capital. People’s social resources are examined in the area, where The Association Local Action Group “Wrzosowa Kraina” is active. The research was conducted to strengthen social capital in this area. The author carried out identification of the research object theoretically and practically. Theoretic identification considered man as human capital, a family member, a neighbor, a social group member, local community member, civil society member, nation member. The author reflected on social order, namely a social capital framework. She conducted research in the eastern part of the Bory Dolnośląskie (the part of the Silesian Lowlands) using a direct, survey method. Survey questions emphasized to a greater degree human factor values in collective actions, that is self-trust, reliability, social activity, helpfulness, confidence in other people. The survey shows that people themselves possess great reserves of social capital. The author concludes that people should be managed in line with social standards and values and perceived in a local community as a source of social capital.

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