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 |
anot being able to get hold of 15,000 SEK within a week if needed
bLow social participation: ≤ 2 activities of 13