رأس المال الاجتماعي السلبي وعلاقته بانتشار الجرائم الإلكترونية بين الشباب في المجتمع السعودي = Relation of Negative Effects of Social Capital to Spread of Cyber-Crime amongst Youth in the Saudi Society

2017 ◽  
pp. 123-150
Author(s):  
فهد بن علي الطيار
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Negative Effects

Social capital and national innovation system: a cross-country analysis

2014 ◽  
Vol 21 (4) ◽  
pp. 453-475 ◽  
Author(s):  
Sepehr Ghazinoory ◽  
Ali Bitaab ◽  
Ardeshir Lohrasbi
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
National Level ◽  
Innovation System ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Research Findings ◽  
Different Dimensions ◽  
The Impact ◽  
Positive Effect

Purpose – In the last two decades, researchers have paid much attention to the role of cultural values on economic and social development. In particular, the crucial role of different aspects of culture on the development of innovation has been stressed in the literature. Consequently, it is vital to understand how social capital, as a core cultural value, affects the innovation process and the innovative performance at the national level. However, to date, the impact of different dimensions of social capital and innovation has not been properly portrayed or explained. Thus, the purpose of this paper is to investigate the influence of four different dimensions of social capital (institutional and interpersonal, associational life and norms) on two of the main functions of national innovation system (NIS) (entrepreneurship and knowledge creation) based on over 50,000 observations in 34 countries. Design/methodology/approach – In this regard, national-level data from the World Values Survey database was employed to quantify social capital. Entrepreneurship is, in turn, assumed to consist of three sub-indexes and 14 indicators based on the Global Entrepreneurship Index. Knowledge creation is also measured through US Patent Office applications. Also, exploratory factor analysis and structural equation modeling approach were used to build the measurement model and investigate the impact that each factor of social capital had on entrepreneurship and knowledge application, respectively. Measurement and structural models were built and their reliability and validity were tested using various fit indices. Research findings suggest the strong positive effect of institutional trust and networking on entrepreneurship. Also, interpersonal trust and networks were shown to have high influence on knowledge development at the national level. Norms appear to have naïve to medium negative effects on both functions. Findings – Research findings suggest the strong positive effect of institutional trust and networking on entrepreneurship. Also, interpersonal trust and networks were shown to have high influence on knowledge development at the national level. Norms appear to have naïve to medium negative effects on both functions. Originality/value – However, to date, the impact of different dimensions of social capital and innovation has not been properly portrayed or explained.

Overcoming the Dark Side of Closed Networks in Cultural Tourism Clusters: The Importance of Diverse Networks

2017 ◽  
Vol 59 (3) ◽  
pp. 239-256 ◽  
Author(s):  
Ángela Martínez-Pérez ◽  
Marie-Michele Beauchesne
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Developed Countries ◽  
Cultural Tourism ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Firm Level ◽  
Firm Innovation ◽  
Closed Networks ◽  
The World ◽  
The Relationship

Despite the recognized importance of tourism as an engine of economic growth in developed countries, research on the antecedents of innovation in this sector has been sparse, especially in the context of tourism clusters. Scholars have suggested that social capital is a key determinant of firm innovation in the context of tourism clusters, but empirical evidence has been lacking. The aim of this article is to empirically study the interplay between social capital and innovation in the context of tourism clusters at firm level. More specifically, we analyzed the effects of closed networks and diverse networks on firm innovation using a sample of 215 hospitality and tourism firms located in the World Heritage Cities of Spain. Results showed an inverted-U-shaped relationship between closed networks and firm innovation. Consistent with existing literature, these findings suggest that whereas a certain degree of strength and density helps to promote innovation, a critical point may exist beyond which innovation stabilizes or deteriorates when the information of the network becomes too redundant. In addition, we found that diverse networks positively moderated the relationship between closed networks and firm innovation. In other words, structural holes appear to mitigate the negative effects arising from excess strength and density and encourage the development of innovations beyond what a firm relying solely on closed networks could achieve. In practice, these results suggest firms in tourism clusters should not exclusively focus on typical closed networks but also create connections with diverse agents to maximize their potential for innovation.

scholarly journals Proportions of social capital allocation in the society as a key to defining the vector of its effect on social welfare

2013 ◽  
Vol 2013 (2) ◽  
pp. 153-162
Author(s):  
Ganna Gerasymenko
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Economic Development ◽  
Social Welfare ◽  
Capital Allocation ◽  
Economic Effects ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
The Way

The article investigates different approaches to social capital defining as well as to the role of social capital in the economy. The author has found out that social capital can bring forth the range of positive social and economic effects,stimulating the economic development of the country. It also can bring force some negative effects, keeping a check on economic development and proliferating social disproportions. It has been elicited that the way of social capital impact on social welfare is a function of the equitability of its allocation in the society.

Control and freedom of the Internet

2015 ◽  
Vol 25 (2) ◽  
pp. 243-252
Author(s):  
Muhammad Adnan Bin Pitchan ◽  
Wan Amizah Wan Mahmud ◽  
Shahrul Nazmi Sannusi ◽  
Ali Salman
Keyword(s):  
Qualitative Data ◽  
Qualitative Approach ◽  
The Internet ◽  
Cyber Crime ◽  
Dependency Theory ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Media Dependency ◽  
Popular Medium ◽  
The Government ◽  
Depth Interviews

The Internet has become a popular medium now because it provides many benefits to users, though at the same time it also carries negative effects, especially to developing countries, such as sedition, pornography, defamation and cyber crime. Therefore, this study focuses on the control and freedom of the Internet system and the challenges faced by the government. The main focus of this paper is to see whether the government face challenges in controlling the content of the Internet. This study uses two theories, namely the theory of media development and media dependency theory as a guideline for the study. Qualitative approach such as in-depth interviews were chosen as research methodology to obtain the qualitative data. The study found that there are several challenges faced by the government in controlling the misuse of Internet, such as Internet domain registration, difficulties in identifying suspects, false registration, development of technology and content monitoring aspects.

Family Social Capital in the Family Firm: A Taxonomic Classification, Relationships With Outcomes, and Directions for Advancement

2019 ◽  
Vol 32 (2) ◽  
pp. 131-153 ◽  
Author(s):  
Paul Sanchez-Ruiz ◽  
Joshua J. Daspit ◽  
Daniel T. Holt ◽  
Matthew W. Rutherford
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Family Firms ◽  
Family Firm ◽  
Taxonomic Classification ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Unique Form ◽  
Family Social Capital ◽  
Two Samples ◽  
The Family ◽  
Heterogeneous Nature

The unique form of social capital among family involved in the business, or family social capital (FSC), has both positive and negative effects on the family firm. To better understand how FSC exists across family firms and advance related theory, we develop a taxonomy of FSC. Using configuration analyses on two samples of family firms, we find that three clusters of family firms exist, which include firms with Instrumental, Identifiable, and Indistinguishable FSC. The specific configurations of each cluster are noted, and effects on economic and noneconomic outcomes are identified to advance understanding of the heterogeneous nature of family firms.

scholarly journals “I Don’t Feel Like the Odd One”: Utilizing Content Analysis to Compare the Effects of Social Media Use on Well-Being Among Sexual Minority and Nonminority US Young Adults

2019 ◽  
Vol 34 (3) ◽  
pp. 285-293 ◽  
Author(s):  
César Escobar-Viera ◽  
Ariel Shensa ◽  
Megan Hamm ◽  
Eleanna M. Melcher ◽  
Daniel I. Rzewnicki ◽  
...  
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Media ◽  
Real Life ◽  
Well Being ◽  
National Sample ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Cross Sectional Survey ◽  
Cross Sectional ◽  
And Bisexual ◽  
Mental Well Being

Purpose: Although there is evidence of associations between social media (SM) use and mental well-being among the general population, these associations among lesbian, gay, and bisexual (LGB) persons are poorly understood. This study compared the influence of SM experiences on mental well-being between LGB and non-LGB persons. Design and Setting: Online cross-sectional survey. Participants: National sample of 2408 US adults aged 18 to 30 years. Method: We asked participants to provide examples of when SM affected their well-being separately in good and bad ways. We coded, summed, and used rate ratios (RRs) to compare responses of LGB and non-LGB individuals. Thematically similar codes were described and grouped into categories. Results: Most responses described positive SM effects. However, of 6 codes that were significantly more frequent among LGB respondents, only social capital (RR = 1.58, 95% confidence interval [CI], 1.17-2.12) described a positive effect. Five codes described negative effects of SM for LGB users: negative emotional contagion (RR = 1.28, 95% CI, 1.04-1.58), comparison with others (RR = 1.28, 95% CI, 1.01-1.62), real-life repercussions (RR = 1.86, 95% CI, 1.18-2.94), envy (RR = 2.49, 95% CI, 1.48-4.19), and need for profile management (RR = 2.32, 95% CI, 1.07-5.03). Conclusion: These findings suggest that, for LGB persons, gaining social capital from SM is valuable for establishing and maintaining connections. Increased negative SM experiences may pose a risk for the mental well-being of LGB individuals.

Does mentoring make immigrants more desirable? A conjoint analysis

2019 ◽  
Author(s):  
Akiva Weiss ◽  
Marina Tulin
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Work Experience ◽  
Host Population ◽  
Immigrant Integration ◽  
Mentoring Program ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Far Right ◽  
Attitudes Toward Immigrants ◽  
Gainful Employment ◽  
Muslim Immigrants

Abstract High levels of immigration to Germany have led to increased interests in integration programs. Yet, it is unclear to what extent immigrant participation in integration programs affects attitudes toward immigrants among the host population. This article measures which immigrant attributes German respondents find desirable, and how these features interact with participation in a mentoring program with a local mentor. Mentoring is often employed to aid immigrant integration and typically focuses on psychosocial, social capital, and employment-related goals. Our results show that Germans prefer traits conducive to gainful employment. While migrant ethnicity had no significant effect, migrant religion was salient. Muslim immigrants were preferred less than immigrants of other religions, and this effect was stronger among respondents living in areas with higher support for far-right politics. Participation in a mentoring program increased migrant desirability both directly and indirectly by mitigating the negative effects of having lower levels of education, little work experience, not speaking German and being Muslim.

scholarly journals When cooperation turns ugly: exploring the dark side of social capital

2021 ◽  
Vol ahead-of-print (ahead-of-print) ◽  
Author(s):  
Lena Strindlund ◽  
Madeleine Abrandt Dahlgren ◽  
Christian Ståhl
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Social Dynamics ◽  
Dark Side ◽  
Negative Consequences ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Theoretical Contribution ◽  
Relational Processes ◽  
Cooperation Project ◽  
Escalating Commitment

PurposeThis article explores theoretical assumptions regarding negative consequences of social capital in the empirical case of a failed cooperation project, and how these consequences are related to processes involving people, structures and environments.Design/methodology/approachThe article is based on a case study of a cooperation project within municipal labor market services. The methodology followed a theorizing process, where data were collected through ethnographical methods and analyzed in relation to existing concepts from theories describing negative effects of social capital and shadow organizing.FindingsThe results highlight how the development of negative social capital in the project can be understood through three relational processes, namely the social dynamics of insulation, homogenization and escalating commitment. The authors conclude that the quality of social capital is conditional upon complex interactions within social structures. Moreover, the results highlight the importance of studying organizing practices outside explicit structures, in order to identify the development of non-canonical practices and their consequences.Practical implicationsOrganizing cooperation projects that aim to bridge professional competencies or organizational boundaries have to be attentive toward informal organizing practices which if remaining unrecognized may grow and threaten the original intentions.Originality/valueThe study makes a theoretical contribution by combining a shadow organizing approach with literature on social capital. This combination proves especially useful for analyzing how organizational dynamics can influence the development of social capital into producing negative effects.

scholarly journals Life Stressors, Social Capital, and Mental Distress in Multiethnic Groups of Older Asian Americans

2020 ◽  
Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽  
pp. 634-634
Author(s):  
Yong Ju Cho ◽  
Audrey Hai ◽  
Yuri Jang
Keyword(s):  
Social Capital ◽  
Asian Americans ◽  
Asian American ◽  
Mental Distress ◽  
Statistical Significance ◽  
Significant Risk ◽  
Interactive Effects ◽  
Life Stressors ◽  
Negative Effects ◽  
Positive Effects

Abstract Using data from older participants from the 2015 Asian American Quality of Life survey (n = 533), the present study assessed direct and interactive effects of life stressors and social capital. The sample includes diverse Asian ethnic groups (Chinese, Asian Indian, Korean, Vietnamese, and others). Among all groups, high levels of mental distress were found in Koreans and Vietnamese. In the multivariate analyses, Korean ethnicity (compared to Chinese) was found to be a significant predictor to mental distress. As significant risk factors to mental distress, all stressor variables accounted for 9% of the variance of mental distress. Social capital variables explained the variance by 4%. None of the interaction terms reached statistical significance. Findings confirmed the negative effects of stressors and the positive effects of social resources across older Asian Americans. However, it was interesting to note that ethnic variations disappeared when stressors and social capitals were taken into considerations.

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