TY  - JOUR
PY  - 2018//
TI  - Exploring the role of social capital in urban citizens' initiatives in the Netherlands
JO  - Gaceta Sanitaria
A1  - Wentink, Carlijn
A1  - Vaandrager, Lenneke
A1  - van Dam, Rosalie
A1  - Hassink, Jan
A1  - Salverda, Irini
SP  - 539
EP  - 546
VL  - 32
IS  - 6
N2  - OBJECTIVE: This research explores the role of social capital in urban citizens' initiatives in the Netherlands, by using in-depth interviews. <br><br>METHOD: Social capital was operationalized as shared norms and values, connectedness, trust and reciprocity. <br><br>RESULTS: The findings show that initiatives form around a shared idea or ambition (shared norms and values). An existing network of relationships (connectedness) is needed for an idea to emerge and take form. Connectedness can also increase as a result of an initiative. Some level of trust between people needs to be present from the start of the initiative. For the initiative to persist, strong in-group connections seem important, as well as a good balance between investments and returns. This reciprocity is mainly about intangible assets, such as energy and friendship. <br><br>CONCLUSION: This study concludes that social capital within citizens' initiatives is both a prerequisite for the formation of initiatives and a result of the existence of initiatives.<br><br>Copyright © 2017 SESPAS. Publicado por Elsevier España, S.L.U. All rights reserved.<p />  <p>Language: en</p>
LA  - en
SN  - 0213-9111
UR  - http://dx.doi.org/10.1016/j.gaceta.2017.05.011
ID  - ref1
ER  -