James B. Hyman, Ph.D.

Social Capital

Social Capital

Social Capital provides access to helping resources.




Social Capital

Social Capital is based on relationships and trust.




Social Capital

Social Capital derives from engagement with others.




Social Capital

Social Capital is the “currency of community”.




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Publications Include:

Hyman, James B. 2002. Exploring Social Capital and Civic Engagement to Create a Framework for Community Building. Applied Developmental Science 2002. Vol. 6, No. 4, 195– 01.

Hyman, James B. and Christian Grootaert. 2002. Measuring Social Capital in U.S. Cities as an Aid to Community Youth Development: An Adaptation of the World Bank's Social Capital Assessment Tool. Report to the William T. Grant Foundation, New York, NY.

Hyman, James B. 2000. Building the Village: Exploring Social Capital as the Vehicle for Strengthening Resiliency in Youth. Report to the William T. Grant Foundation. New York, NY.

Hyman, James B. 2000. Targeting Social Capital as an Entry Point for Investing in Youth Development. Report to the William T. Grant Foundation, New York, NY

Hyman, James B. Exploring Social Capital Through a Proposed Collective Efficacy Framework. Washington, D.C.: The Urban Institute.