The Investigation of the State of Social Capital in the Rural Areas of Shandong Province - 中欧社会论坛 - China Europa Forum

The Investigation of the State of Social Capital in the Rural Areas of Shandong Province

Authors: Lin Juren, Liu Cuixia

Date: 2005, Issue 4

Published by Open Times

Abstract: Social capital is an important measure of social development. By means of questionnaire and interview, this article analyzes the condition of social capital in rural Shandong according to views of social ethos, sophisticated tactics, senses of trust and safety, social involvement and relational networks. The results show that social capital has a good influence on economic development and life satisfaction. Finally, the authors try to revise some conventional ideas and hope to benefit the development of theory and practice.

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