Social Capital in the Philippines: Results from a National Survey

Abad, Ricardo G.

doi:10.3860/psr.v53i0.135

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“…The Philippines social science literature has rarely been examined using the conceptual framework of bonding, bridging and linking social capital (Abad, 2005). Nevertheless, recent studies based on national survey research have provided some valuable insights into the state of social capital in the archipelago (Abad, 2005; Porio and See, 2017). Both studies found that rich bonding capital among family and friends is pervasive in Philippines society but most Filipinos lack bridging and linking capital.…”

Section: Social Capitalmentioning

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Post-disaster social capital: trust, equity,bayanihanand Typhoon Yolanda

Eadie

2018

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Purpose The purpose of this paper is to explore the impact of disaster rehabilitation interventions on bonding social capital in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda. Design/methodology/approach The data from the project are drawn from eight barangays in Tacloban City, the Philippines. Local residents and politicians were surveyed and interviewed to examine perceptions of resilience and community self-help. Findings The evidence shows that haphazard or inequitable distribution of relief goods and services generated discontent within communities. However, whilst perceptions of community cooperation and self-help are relatively low, perceptions of resilience are relatively high. Research limitations/implications This research was conducted in urban communities after a sudden large-scale disaster. The findings are not necessarily applicable in the rural context or in relation to slow onset disasters. Practical implications Relief agencies should think more carefully about the social impact of the distribution of relief goods and services. Inequality can undermine community level cooperation. Social implications A better consideration of social as well as material capital in the aftermath of disaster could help community self-help, resilience and positive adaptation. Originality/value This study draws on evidence from local communities to contradict the overarching rhetoric of resilience in the aftermath of Typhoon Yolanda.

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Section: Social Capitalmentioning

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Post-disaster social capital: trust, equity,bayanihanand Typhoon Yolanda

Eadie

2018

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“…Thick trust is defined by Putnam as ‘trust embedded in personal relations that are strong, frequent, and embedded in wider networks’ (Putnam, 2000: 136). In contrast ‘thin trust’ or generalised trust is a person's estimation of the general moral standards of the surrounding society, and in Filipino society, there is a scarcity of social cohesion and a lack of thin trust (Abad, 2005; Rothstein and Uslaner, 2005); however, thick trust in the Philippines is extremely strong, so much so that when members of one's family makes a request of them, it is almost impossible to refuse. That said, such forms of allegiance can also lead to negative forms of social capital such as the ‘in‐group’ acceptance of corruption and nepotism or criminal behaviour (Lin, 2001).…”

Section: Social Capital Trust and Norms In The Philippines Disaster mentioning

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“…As highlighted earlier, three types of social capital are identified as crucial for vulnerable communities: bonding, bridging and linking. In the Philippines, recent studies based on national survey research have provided some valuable insights into the state of social capital in the archipelago (Abad, 2005; Porio, 2017). Both studies found that rich bonding capital among family and friends is pervasive in Filipino society, but most Filipinos lack bridging and linking capital, as well as lack associational ties.…”

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“…Bayanihan is also important among poor communities that lack other forms of capital. Abad (2005) found that cooperation, as a communal coping mechanism akin to bonding social capital, is based on cultural norms such as bayanihan as opposed to associational regulations. Although bayanihan was first referenced in relation to the communal effort in agricultural communities ‘the tradition has diffused throughout Filipino society and is an expression of team spirit and sharing of labour’ (Beza et al ., 2018: 142).…”

Section: Social Capital Trust and Norms In The Philippines Disaster mentioning

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Evolving social capital and networks in the post‐disaster rebuilding process: The case of Typhoon Yolanda

Tan‐Mullins

Eadie

Atienza

2020

Asia Pacific Viewpoint

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Typhoon Yolanda brought major devastation to the local communities and infrastructure and also reshaped social structures and networks in the Philippines.During the immediate recovery process, bridging, bonding and linking social capital have had differential impacts and outcomes on how communities cope with the aftermath of the disaster. This paper investigates the interplay between the various types of social capital and their contributions to immediate coping strategies of Typhoon Yolanda communities. This paper also evaluates the complexity of defining social capital in a disaster context. In particular, it unpacks the blurring of the bridging and linking social capital at the immediate stage of rehabilitation in a post disaster context and its impacts on the social fabric of the communities. We deduce from this case study the social capital strategies necessary for a speedy recovery process both economically and socially for disaster-affected communities.

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“…Filipinos have difficulty viewing the common good as the social welfare of the larger community, such as the nation, region, or the "insignificant other" or group that is not personally related to them as members of the family, relatives, and friends. A sociological study of Abad (2008) on social capital in the Philippines showed that Filipinos have difficulty understanding the social world beyond their family, relatives, and friends. This narrow understanding of community prevents Filipinos from being involved in something that promotes the greater good of the state and the society at large.…”

Section: Social and Structural Sins And The Common Good: Illustratingmentioning

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Catholic Social Teaching, Theology, and Sociology: Exploring the Common Ground

Ballano

2019

Religions

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Drawing on some secondary literature and using sociological perspectives, in this paper, I trace the fundamental conflict and differences between sociology and theology as academic disciplines and draw some implications on why the contributions of sociological inquiries and their empirical assessments of society and human behavior are seldom used in literature and learning materials on Catholic social teaching (CST)—a body of moral principles based on papal, conciliar, and other official Church documents on the Christian faith and social concerns. I argue that despite methodological and theoretical differences, sociology and CST’s moral theology can share a common ground in dealing with the social order: the moral theologizing of CST begins where sociologizing ends. Sociology is a necessary tool to reformulate CST’s Christian message to the constantly changing historical and social contexts and provide empirical illustrations to its moral teachings.

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Social Capital in the Philippines: Results from a National Survey

Cited by 13 publications

References 22 publications

Post-disaster social capital: trust, equity,bayanihanand Typhoon Yolanda

Post-disaster social capital: trust, equity,bayanihanand Typhoon Yolanda

Evolving social capital and networks in the post‐disaster rebuilding process: The case of Typhoon Yolanda

Catholic Social Teaching, Theology, and Sociology: Exploring the Common Ground

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