Unveiling the Importance of the Roles of Social Capital from Clan Association Memberships:
A Comprehensive Review
Keywords:
Chinese community, clan association, social capital, social network, clan cultureAbstract
Chinese clan associations have played an important role in the evolution of Chinese community in Malaysia and all around the world. Clan associations build trust, social networks, and conventions. Social capital in clan associations and its effects on communal life are examined in this comprehensive review. Clan associations use social capital for resource mobilization, community development, and intergenerational transmission. Social capital mobilizes resources by providing financial capital, information, skills, and opportunities through strong social networks. This enhances clan associations' ability to pursue common goals. By fostering unity and consensus, social capital affects collective decision-making. Clan associations use their diverse networks to support clan members and assist community efforts, and social capital helps sustain clan associations. Clan associations also preserve identity and develop a sense of belonging by passing on cultural traditions, values, and practises. To safeguard the sustainability of clan associations, social network dynamics, social capital's effects on community development, challenges and adaptation to changing landscapes, and intergenerational relations should be explored. This review provides an understanding of how clan associations use social capital to promote collective well-being and maintain sustainability.
Article History: Received: 30 January 2024 | Accepted: 26 May 2024 | Published: 28 May 2024
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