Promoting Positive Outcomes for Healthy Youth Development: Utilizing Social Capital Theory

Authors

Julie Anne Laser, University of Denver
George Stuart Leibowitz, University of Vermont

Keywords

Youth, social capital, social support, youth development

Abstract

This article discusses the central tenets of the theories of social capital, which include exchanges, trust, obligation, bonding, bridging, and issues concerning the marginalization of certain groups. Included is an exploration of the limitations of the approaches of the key theorists, followed by the presentation of a theoretical framework and model of the development of social capital among youth. Additionally, the article discusses the relevancy of social capital for social work practice.

Recommended Citation

Laser, Julie Anne and Leibowitz, George Stuart (2009) "Promoting Positive Outcomes for Healthy Youth Development: Utilizing Social Capital Theory," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 36: Iss. 1, Article 5.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3407
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol36/iss1/5