2011 Volume 15 Pages 385-394
In the previous research on social capital, only a few had been focused on the social characteristics of a region as a basic foundation that nurtures social capital. In particular, how population, income, aging population and other social background influence its social capital formation. In this paper, a simultaneous analysis of several groups was conducted, using theft records, arson records, Management Unions' Fundamental Survey from 2007, 2008 and 2010 and Nation Census 2005, to empirically examine what type of social background affects the 5 factors promoting social capital (Tatsuki, 2007; 2008). This study clarified what factors promoting social capital exists in regions with what types of social background. The suggestion to communities to improve their performance in social capital were discussed.
