"social capital"

Does social capital enhance political participation of older adults? A multi-level analysis of older Finns and Swedes

This article contributes to the literature on political gerontology by analysing the role that social capital plays in the political participation of older adults. More specifically, the aim is to test the importance of individual-level and …

Social Capital and Self-rated Health Amongst Older People in Western Finland and Northern Sweden: A Multi-level Analysis

Background: Social capital can be conceptualised as an individual resource residing in relationships between individuals or as a collective resource produced through interactions in neighbourhoods, communities or societies. Previous studies suggest …