Social capital
Essay
The preventative state: rebuilding our local, social and civic foundations
In this essay, the authors argue that we need a state which is more expansive in how it sees the challenge of reforming public services.
Journal article
Social capital and rural health for refugee communities in Australia
The objective of this paper is to show how social ties are important for participants’ health, both facilitating access to resources, including health services, and connecting people to health-promoting living conditions.
Journal article
Does gratitude ensure workplace happiness among university teachers? Examining the role of social and psychological capital and spiritual climate
The study examines the necessity and sufficiency of gratitude for supporting workplace happiness among Indian university teachers. It also explores the mediating effect of psychological capital and social capital in the relationship between gratitude and workplace happiness. The moderating effect of spiritual climate is investigated. A survey of 726 university staff in India was undertaken...
Report
Crime, justice and social capital in the Torres Strait region
Torres Strait Islanders had a strong sense of themselves as composed of distinct peoples and cultures different from those of the mainland. This report examines the extent of crime occurring and how justice is practised in the Torres Strait Islands.
Journal article
Developing a neighbourhood: exploring construction projects from a project ecology perspective
As a consequence of ongoing urbanisation, construction projects are likely to be performed in multi-project contexts. Zooming out from the single project and focussing on the context in which construction projects are performed is suggested as a way to broaden our understanding and develop new theory.