Table 1 Respondents’ socio-demographic characteristics and social capital (N = 804)
Variables | N (%) |
|---|---|
Age | |
18–30 | 177 (22.0) |
31–45 | 486 (60.4) |
46 + | 141 (17.5) |
Total | 804 |
Married/cohabiting | |
Yes | 618 (85.4) |
No | 106 (14.6) |
Total | 724 |
Education level | |
0–6 years | 271 (36.0) |
7–9 years | 121 (16.0) |
10–12 years | 146 (19.4) |
More than 12 years | 215 (28.6) |
Total | 753 |
Immigration year | |
2010–2011 | 120 (16.0) |
2008–2009 | 290 (38.5) |
2006–2007 | 342 (45.5) |
Total | 752 |
Participation in Swedish language School | |
Yes | 667 (80.0) |
No | 103 (12.8) |
Total | 770 |
Lacking cash reservesa | |
Yes | 178 (22.1) |
No | 599 (74.5) |
Total | 777 |
Trust in others | |
Low | 320 (45.9) |
High | 377 (54.1) |
Total | 697 |
Bonding vs. bridging trust | |
Dominant bonding trust | 240 (36.2) |
Dominant bridging trust | 423 (63.8) |
Total | 663 |
Bonding vs. bridging relationships | |
Dominant bonding relationships | 270 (35.5) |
Dominant bridging relationships | 490 (64.5) |
Total | 760 |
Social participationb | |
Low | 389 (48.4) |
High | 415 (51.6) |
Total | 804 |