Social Capital's Impact on Indonesia's Urban and Rural Areas

Abstract

Objective: An intangible resource called social capital is essential for promoting social cohesion, advancing the economy, and improving the general welfare of people and communities. It may be divided into two categories: bridging social capital, which deals with interpersonal connections between various groups or communities, and bonding social capital, which is concerned with interpersonal connections inside a certain group or community.   Menthod: The approach utilized in this article is a literature review, a method of gathering information that entails comprehending and exploring theories found in different literature sources relevant to the research.   Result: In order to comprehend how social capital affects social cohesion and community development, as well as the similarities and variations between urban and rural communities in Indonesia, it is important to first understand how social capital is formed and maintained.   Conclusions:  The research assesses the challenges and possible benefits related to increasing social capital in Indonesia's urban and rural locations.