Social capital refers to the resources that individuals obtain through their social connections and relationships. These resources can include information, status, and interpersonal connections. When individuals have adequate social capital, they experience higher levels of trust, reciprocity, and a sense of belonging within organizations and communities. However, a lack of social capital makes it harder for individuals, organizations, and communities to share information and achieve collective goals. Scholars like Bourdieu, Coleman, Putnam, Lin, and others have studied and theorized about the nature and benefits of social capital as well as how to build, maintain, and measure it.