Talk:Social capital/Archives/2019

Measurement citation
The first sentence of the Measurement section needs a citation. I inserted Defilippis critique of Putnam's framework of social capital as stated in his article in the Housing Policy Debate Journal called "The myth of social capital in community development.' He notes the inability to measure Putnam's claim that social capital has declined in the last 35 years.  What are your thoughts?

Updated Reference
I found the section on Definitions, forms, and measurements to have especially weak references. I updated the second paragraph about David Halpern. I plan to find more updated links for the currently referenced sources. The information is important to understanding social capital, but it needs to be properly cited in order to remain credible.

I also updated on spelling mistake in the Cohesion measures section from "vica versa" to "vice versa". Peterson.Tess (talk) 01:47, 15 April 2019 (UTC)

Delena's Peer Review COML 509
This is a great topic, and I have a new understanding about social capital from both modern and traditional perspective. The section "Effects of the Internet" offers valuable information about the modern idea of social capital. Much of the article focuses on historical concepts and effects of traditional social capital. This section provides a perspective of group and individual presentations within virtual communities, and how relationships formed within such platforms allow for bridging online and offline connections.

In her book, Social Networking and Impression Management, author Carolyn Cunningham, introduces a case study on a transgender group's participation as members of a virtual community. Cunningham argues that virtual communities, such as the transgender case study group, provide a platform for sub-groups to communicate and form bonds despite geographical barriers. Results of this case study support theories about the capacity for virtual communities to enhance relationships long-term through shared values and emotional support.

The "Effect of the Internet" discusses how the use of social media increases the social capital of teens. Additional information may be added including information provided by Carolyn Cunningham on how transgendered participants of an empirical study utilize virtual communities to build solidarity. She also discusses how members of a virtual community created to provide group support for the unique narratives and experiences of its transgendered members. Delenamobley (talk) 04:55, 23 June 2019 (UTC)Delena Scott