Salutogenic Impact of Social Capital on Health; a Study in Punjab, Pakistan

Authors

  • Zarqa Azhar University of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • Yasir Nawaz Manj University of Sargodha, Pakistan
  • Falak Sher Institute of Arts and Sciences, GC University Faisalabad (Chiniot Campus), Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.52567/pjsr.v3i4.109

Keywords:

Social capital, groups and networks, social cohesion, health

Abstract

Social capital is considered as an important determinant of good health. Using a sample of 400 respondents this study aimed to find out the impact of different dimensions of salutogenic social capital on health. This research used a quantitative research design and household survey was conducted to collect data. A well-structured self-administrated questionnaire was used as a tool for data collection. Sample was obtained through multi-stage sampling technique and the process of data collection was completed in 2014 and data analysis completed in 2015. Findings of this research revealed positive association between social capital (groups and networking) and health of respondents.

Author Biographies

  • Zarqa Azhar, University of Sargodha, Pakistan

    Lecturer

  • Yasir Nawaz Manj, University of Sargodha, Pakistan

    Associate Professor

  • Falak Sher, Institute of Arts and Sciences, GC University Faisalabad (Chiniot Campus), Pakistan

    Director

Additional Files

Published

2021-12-31

How to Cite

[1]
“Salutogenic Impact of Social Capital on Health; a Study in Punjab, Pakistan”, Pak. J, Soc. Sci., vol. 3, no. 4, pp. 323–328, Dec. 2021, doi: 10.52567/pjsr.v3i4.109.

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