[6] Putnam reports that the first use of the social capital theory was by L. J. Hanifan, a practical reformer during the Progressive Era in the United States of America.
The community as a whole will benefit by the cooperation of all its parts, while the individual will find in his associations the advantages of the help, sympathy, and fellowship of his neighbors.
[7] Putnam reported that many studies have shown that the highest predictor of job satisfaction is the presence of social connection in the workplace.
"[8] Community engagement has been proven to counteract the most negative attributes of poverty and a high amount of social capital has been shown to reduce crime.
[11] Specific health benefits of strong social relationships are a decrease in the likelihood of: seasonal viruses, heart attacks, strokes, cancer, depression, and premature death of all sorts.
[12][13] See table: According to Washington state's Sustain South Sound organization, the top ten reasons to buy locally are:[14]