A Protective Canopy: Religious and Social Capital as Elements of a Theory of Religion and Health

Shapiro, Ephraim

doi:10.1007/s10943-021-01207-8

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“…It can restrict individual freedoms and bar outsiders from gaining access to the same resources through particularistic preferences (Portes, 1998 ). Social capital can also have negative impact when religious group norms conflict with medically appropriate actions (Shapiro, 2021 ).…”

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Religious Minorities’ Perceptions of Official COVID-19 Health Guidelines: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel

Block

Zalcberg

2022

J Relig Health

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This article focuses on perceptions of the Jewish ultra-Orthodox population in Israel—a religious minority—regarding guidelines enacted by the Israeli Ministry of Health (MOH) during the country’s second wave of COVID-19, and ways the community coped with the pandemic. Semi-structured interviews with 30 ultra-Orthodox individuals revealed five major discourses reflecting participants’ perceptions. Three discourses objected to MOH guidelines, while the other two aligned with them. The study’s findings also indicate a lack of cooperation between the ultra-Orthodox population and state health authorities, emphasizing the need to implement culturally adapted health interventions. Study limitations are discussed, and future research recommendations are provided.

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Religious Minorities’ Perceptions of Official COVID-19 Health Guidelines: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel

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Zalcberg

2022

J Relig Health

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“…Social capital can be defined as a series of informal values and norms shared among members of a community group that allows cooperation between them (Fukuyama, 1995;M. T. Rahman, 2016;Shapiro, 2021;Supraja, 2010). Social capital encourages people to carry out collective activities to create shared goals agreed upon beforehand.…”

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Developing Social Capital by the Gintingan Tradition in Jalancagak Community of Subang, West Java

Nurmalasari¹

2022

Socio-Politica

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This study aimed to discover the history of the Gintingan Tradition and Social Capital of the people of Bunihayu Village, Jalancagak District, Subang Regency in the Gintingan tradition through three elements of social capital, namely trust, reciprocity, and community social networks. This research is qualitative with the case study method, the acquisition of data analyzed in the form of narratives from informants, not numbers. The collection of all data in this study was carried out utilizing observation, interviews, literature studies and documentation. Data analysis includes collecting all data, and reducing and classifying data to conclusions as a result of research. The Gintingan tradition shows the existence of social capital in society through three elements of social capital: the importance of mutual trust between the involved people alternately exchange kindness and donate to each other to help host. The people of Bunihayu Village also have an extensive social network to achieve common and individual goals. Some people who are not involved in the Gintingan Tradition reason that they do not want to take the risk of paying back what they receive if they carry out a celebration with the Gintingan Tradition, some do not participate because lack of interaction and social networking with other communities. Based on the results of the research that has been done, it cannot be determined when the gintingan tradition was first carried out by the people of Bunihayu Village, Jalancagak District, Subang Regency. The shape and purpose of the gintingan tradition have not changed. Still, things related to the gintingan tradition have changed, such as the invitation paper, the recording of guests who keep the stubs, and the form of the dish or buffet.

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“…Among racial and ethnic minorities, higher levels of religious social capital have been associated with lower risk of depression (Michael et al., 2008), stress (Sanchez et al., 2019), substance abuse (Mason et al., 2012), and better sexual health (Wingood et al., 2013). Religious social capital is the biggest source of social capital in the US and a positive social driver of health that can be leveraged to promote population health (Putnam, 2000; Shapiro, 2021).…”

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Religious social capital and minority health: A concept analysis

Conley

González-Guarda

Randolph

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Public Health Nursing

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Optimizing resources within environments where people live, work, and pray can aid nurses in improving public health. Religion and social capital significantly influence the health of individuals and communities, particularly among racial and ethnic minorities in the United States. A concept analysis of religious social capital was conducted to clarify how this resource is used in the context of health.Design and Sample: Rodgers' evolutionary concept analysis method guided this analysis. A search of PubMed, CINAHL, and PsycINFO, using keywords "religious social capital" and "health" yielded 152 publications.Results: Antecedents were "defined religious social network," "voluntary membership," "shared values," and "trust." Attributes were "relationships (bonding bridging, and linking)," "information exchange and resource sharing," and "reciprocal participation." Consequences were "increased productivity," "increased resources," "better personal and community health," and "trust." A model case of African American women and HIV prevention was included to illustrate how religious social capital can be developed and optimized to promote health. Conclusion:Religious social capital is defined as increased individual and collective capabilities that result from voluntary and reciprocal participation in bonding, bridging, or linking social network relationships and activities. Religious social capital is an accessible resource that can be leveraged to improve minority health.

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A Protective Canopy: Religious and Social Capital as Elements of a Theory of Religion and Health

Cited by 22 publications

References 55 publications

Religious Minorities’ Perceptions of Official COVID-19 Health Guidelines: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel

Religious Minorities’ Perceptions of Official COVID-19 Health Guidelines: The Case of Ultra-Orthodox Society in Israel

Developing Social Capital by the Gintingan Tradition in Jalancagak Community of Subang, West Java

Religious social capital and minority health: A concept analysis

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