Abstract
The purpose of this study was to examine the emergent evidence of social capital in a leisure club for middle-aged and older women. We analysed 1693 members' responses to an online query about meaningful experiences garnered through participation in the Red Hat Society®. Our analysis revealed aspects of social capital, including bonding and bridging opportunities, social support, sisterhood and civic engagement. Members had a sense of community and this community intersected within the public spheres of the larger society through mechanisms such as Society-led celebrations and volunteerism. We connect these aspects of social capital to issues of individual and community health and well-being.
| Original language | English (US) |
|---|---|
| Pages (from-to) | 67-83 |
| Number of pages | 17 |
| Journal | Leisure Studies |
| Volume | 29 |
| Issue number | 1 |
| DOIs | |
| State | Published - Jan 1 2010 |
All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes
- Geography, Planning and Development
- Tourism, Leisure and Hospitality Management
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