What Will You Learn?

• Develop an understanding of why there are so many different definitions and approaches to social capital and the problems of defining the concept
• Get the latest information about the most common or popular definitions being used in the literature
• Explore the meaning and common elements of these definitions
• Gain an understanding of the difference between the source, form and outcomes of social capital and how different definitions and measurement approaches focus on different aspects
• With the help of a typology, develop an understanding of how the popular definitions and approaches focus on different aspects of the source, form, or outcomes of social capital
• Learn more about the main conceptual approaches, their differences, and which approach may be most appropriate for your work
• Get some valuable tips for how to select an appropriate conceptual approach and definition and how to avoid many of the common criticisms of social capital research