Table 1

Questions used for social capital measurement

Social capitalAnswers
Participation Yes No
Are you involved with any of these organisations?
 Political parties
 Sports teams
 Associations like technology
 Religious organisations
 Volunteering
 Hobbies
 Colleagues
 Family
 Fellow-townsman
 Classmates
Social contacts Never Seldom Sometimes Frequently Always
How often do you contact your family members or relatives?
How often do you contact your friends?
How often do you contact your neighbours?
Generalised trust Never Seldom Sometimes Frequently Always
Would you say that most people can be trusted, or that you cannot be too careful?