Youth Integration and Social Capital

Abstract

Integration is social cohesion measured at the individual level. This article examines three of its dimensions—inclusion, participation, and belonging—using data gathered from the General Social Surveys on Time Use. It describes the inclusion and participation of Canadians aged 15 to 29 years in 1986, 1992, and 1998; examines differences by age group and gender; and explores the effects of human and social capital of individuals, families, and communities on integration.