Social capital is often categorized into three types: - Bonding Social Capital: This involves close-knit relationships, such as those between family members and close friends. - Bridging Social Capital: This refers to more distant connections, such as acquaintances and colleagues, which can provide access to new information and resources. - Linking Social Capital: This type involves relationships between individuals and institutions, such as between community members and public health organizations.
Each type of social capital plays a unique role in promoting public health and can be leveraged differently depending on the context.
