Q.1.2 HOW DOES THE DIGITAL IMPACT ON SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND WHAT ARE THE RAMIFICATIONS THEREOF

 HOW DOES THE DIGITAL DEVICE IMPACT ON SOCIAL CAPITAL, AND WHAT ARE THE RAMIFICATIONS THEREOF

There are two complementary uses of the 'social capital' concept :-

1) Social contact : Interpersonal communication patterns, including visits,encounters, phone calls, and social events.

2) Civic engagement : The degree to which people become involved in their community, both actively and passively, including such political and organizational activities as political rallies , book and sports club.Digital divide has a negative impact on social capital as due to the use of digital devices ,there has been a decline in actual face to face socialising events. This then leads to people not having effective communication during their conversations. the digital devise impact on social capital, and what are the ramifications thereof.