Sociological explanation of the role of civic institutions on the social capital of citizens

Document Type : Original Article

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1 Professor and Faculty Member, Department of Sociology, Science and Research Branch, Islamic Azad University, Tehran, Iran

2 PhD Student in Political Sociology, Science and Research Branch, Tehran, Iran

ppsc/ppsc.2021.8728.1002

Abstract

This research was conducted with the title of sociological explanation of the role of civic institutions on social capital in Tehran in 2016 using a survey method and a questionnaire. Today, due to the breadth and complexity of urban issues, as well as gaining various experiences in the field of implementation of urban projects and programs, attracting public participation in order to achieve the desired goals of local communities, is essential for city management. On the other hand, experience has shown that the realization of participation in its true sense requires the institutionalization and sustainability of participation. This is symmetrical with the formation of the spectrum of organizations and institutions of society. In other words, the expansion and deepening of popular participation requires the organization, institutionalization, and creation of appropriate structural conditions. Hypotheses of social capital, cultural and social participation, institutional trust with civil institutions were observed. In the regression test, the adjusted coefficient of determination of more than 40% predicted the strengthening of social capital with the independent variable of civil institutions.

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  • Receive Date: 29 April 2021
  • Accept Date: 02 June 2021

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