Determinants of personal social capital among Syrian refugees: comparison of inside and outside camps residence

Abstract

Purpose This study aims to assess the status and determinants of personal social capital (PSC) in Syrian refugees in Jordan, comparing the inside and outside camp residents. Design/methodology/approach A descriptive, cross-sectional design was used to collect data from 151 Syrian refugees residing inside and outside the camp. Findings The overall PSC score was relatively low (M = 27.5 ± 7.15, 95% CI: 26.3–28.6). Scores were significantly associated with age group, marital status, educational level, income level and living place (p < 0.05). Two steps multiple hierarchal regressing showed that income and place of residence are the only significant predictors of PSC (p ≤ 0.05). Originality/value Social support programs are required among Syrian refugees residing outside the camp, specifically among families with older and poorly educated parents, single-parent families and low-income refugees.