Trajectories in tension

Social capital, access to resources, and structural trials in Chile and Mexico

Bibliographic Data

ID19487825
AuthorsPatricia Nieto-Rivera (Universidad de Santiago de Chile, corresponding author)
Year2026
Volume11
Pages1758470-1758470
Publication date2026-05-08
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueFrontiers in Sociology (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 2297-7775 • E-ISSN: 2297-7775
PublisherFrontiers Media SA (PUBLISHER • CH)
DOI10.3389/fsoc.2026.1758470
PMID42183033
OpenAlexW7160543499
LanguageEN
References cited14

Introduction: This article examines how ascribed and achieved factors influence exposure to structural trials in unequal contexts. Methods: A comparative quantitative design was applied using survey data from 300 economically active individuals in Chile and Mexico, analyzed through EFA, CFA, and SEM. Results: Social capital and relational supports significantly reduce both positional inconsistency and work trials, with notable cross-national differences. Discussion: Findings highlight the central role of relational resources in mitigating structural fragility and contribute to understanding stratification processes in Latin America

Capability approach · Comparative research · Fragility · Human capital · Latin Americans · Social capital · Survey data collection · Work (physics) · Cultural Differences and Values · Social Capital and Networks · Social Power and Status Dynamics

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