Are you interested in the measurement of social capital? We’re excited to announce the formation of a new Measurement Interest Group within the International Social Capital Association—and we’d love for you to be part of it.

Despite the widespread use of the concept, there are still few robust instruments and established procedures for measuring social capital. Many researchers and practitioners are left to reinvent the wheel. This lack of clarity and consistency undermines our ability to compare findings, inform policy and practice, and build evidence for what works.

This group is not about offering ready-made answers. In fact, we recognize that many of the key questions around measuring social capital remain open. Our goal is to explore these questions together—with curiosity, rigor, and collaboration.

In this group, we aim to bring scholars, practitioners, and policy-makers together to explore the existing ways of operationalizing social capital, evaluate construct validity in its usage, and develop guidelines and resources for people who want to measure social capital.

Whether you’re new to the topic or have been working in this area for years, we invite you to join us at our first meeting to learn more and help shape the direction of the group.

The group will be led by Dr Eunice Park from Montclair State University, who has been working on the measurement of social capital for several years.

This is a great opportunity to connect with others who are passionate about making sense of social capital measurement in real-world contexts.

Everyone is welcome, regardless of your membership in ISCA.