Analysis Dimensions of Social Capital Among Poverty Group in Suburbs Areas

Aziz Amin and Zainul Zolkifeli*
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Aziz Amin: Faculty of Applied Social Sciences University of Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia
Zainul Zolkifeli*: Faculty of Applied Social Sciences University of Sultan Zainal Abidin, Malaysia

The Journal of Social Sciences Research, 2018, vol. 4, issue 12, 618-620

Abstract: The purpose of this study is to analyze dimensions of social capital among poverty group. According to Malaysia Department of Statistics, poverty group as known as B40 group measured based on their income. The incomes of B40 group refer to cut-off for Malaysia 2016 is below than RM 4,360. Nowadays, communities less directly connected among themselves due to technological advances. This is very serious situation because household income can affect others aspects such as mental health and quality of life. Social Capital can become as a medium in order to overcome this problem and communities are encouraged to support and use this medium. This study involved 149 respondents among B40 group in east coast of peninsular Malaysia which are Temerloh, Pasir Mas and Kemaman. Data were collected using questionnaires and analysis was conducted using SPSS software. The results of this study can be utilized by the parties involved as a reference for them to design specific programs or policies.

Keywords: Social capital; Poverty; Suburbs areas; Peninsular Malaysia. (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2018
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