Pride and Purpose

Reflections on Timebanking Practice for Fostering Social Networks in Wellbeing Improvement Schemes

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ID2116182
AuthorsLee Gregory (0000-0002-5484-1273, University of Birmingham, corresponding author)
Year2021
Volume50
Issue3
Pages627-644
Publication date2021-07-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueJournal of Social Policy (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0047-2794 • E-ISSN: 1469-7823
PublisherCambridge University Press (CUP) (PUBLISHER)
DOI10.1017/s0047279420000367
OpenAlexW3036703968
LanguageEN
Citations received2
References cited49

This paper explores the relationship between social capital and a community initiative known as timebanking. Its purpose is to offer a more critical account of the literature to date, which suggests timebanking generates improved health outcomes because it facilitates bridging social capital. Drawing on Cattell's (2011) analysis of social networks the paper offers an alternative account. It suggests a more nuanced view of social networks shows the development of different networks by members, resulting from gendered forms of participation. The consequences of this is that whilst different network forms provide sources of pride and coping mechanisms for members, for women they inhabit more diverse networks which offer greater benefits whilst men may still experience some forms of exclusion and isolation through their participation

Coping (psychology) · Political science · Pride · Public relations · Social capital · Social isolation · Social science · Sociology · Community Health and Development · Health disparities and outcomes · Mental Health and Patient Involvement · Psychology · Social Psychology

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