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The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison
Abstract
This study examines the conceptual distinctions between online social capital and traditional social capital. Articles indexed in the Web of Science were reviewed, focusing on these two forms of social capital. Using the VOSviewer software, network analyses were conducted, visually highlighting the conceptual differences between the two. Online social capital revolves around processes of accessing information and building extensive networks via digital platforms and social media, while traditional social capital is primarily grounded in physical communities and long-term relationships. This research sheds light on how digitalization is transforming social structures and the processes of social capital formation, providing key insights into the shifts brought by the digital age. Particularly in the post-COVID-19 era, the study emphasizes the growing role of online social capital, as the pandemic increased the reliance on digital platforms for social interaction and networking. These findings underline the importance of understanding both forms of social capital in a world increasingly shaped by technology and online connections.
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Primary Language
English
Subjects
Human Resources Management, International Business, Strategy, Management and Organisational Behaviour (Other)
Journal Section
Research Article
Authors
Early Pub Date
May 31, 2025
Publication Date
May 31, 2025
Submission Date
October 24, 2024
Acceptance Date
April 2, 2025
Published in Issue
Year 2025 Volume: 11 Number: 1
APA
Mumcu, A. Y. (2025). The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison. Current Research in Social Sciences, 11(1), 168-192. https://doi.org/10.30613/curesosc.1572643
AMA
1.Mumcu AY. The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison. Curr Res Soc Sci. 2025;11(1):168-192. doi:10.30613/curesosc.1572643
Chicago
Mumcu, Artür Yetvart. 2025. “The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison”. Current Research in Social Sciences 11 (1): 168-92. https://doi.org/10.30613/curesosc.1572643.
EndNote
Mumcu AY (May 1, 2025) The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison. Current Research in Social Sciences 11 1 168–192.
IEEE
[1]A. Y. Mumcu, “The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison”, Curr Res Soc Sci, vol. 11, no. 1, pp. 168–192, May 2025, doi: 10.30613/curesosc.1572643.
ISNAD
Mumcu, Artür Yetvart. “The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison”. Current Research in Social Sciences 11/1 (May 1, 2025): 168-192. https://doi.org/10.30613/curesosc.1572643.
JAMA
1.Mumcu AY. The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison. Curr Res Soc Sci. 2025;11:168–192.
MLA
Mumcu, Artür Yetvart. “The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison”. Current Research in Social Sciences, vol. 11, no. 1, May 2025, pp. 168-92, doi:10.30613/curesosc.1572643.
Vancouver
1.Artür Yetvart Mumcu. The Distinction Between Online Social Capital and Traditional Social Capital: A Bibliographic Comparison. Curr Res Soc Sci. 2025 May 1;11(1):168-92. doi:10.30613/curesosc.1572643