Table 1

Variables description, averages, and Cronbach α reliability scores

Variable nameVariable descriptionMean (St.Dev.)*Cronbach ɑ
1. NGO (N = 44)2. Private (N = 51)3. Public (N = 170)Total (N = 265)
Dependent variablesKnowledge and information transfer5-item scale (1–6)4.43 (0.97)4.45 (1.29)4.57 (1.31)4.52 (1.25)0.896
Independent variables (dimensions of social capital)Structural (number of relationships and interaction frequency)No of groups with whom a person interacts * frequency of interaction (0–60)12.612,3 (10.44)18.611,3 (10.70)23.631,2 (9.47)20.83 (10.68) 
Relational (trust and reciprocity)3-item scale (1–6)3.972,3 (0.89)4.581 (1.21)4.51 (1.13)4.42 (1.13)0.825
Cognitive (LTC vision and values)5-item scale (1–6)5.55 (0.75)5.71 (0.82)5.81 (0.55)5.75 (0.65)0.875
ModeratorsResource availability2-item scale (1–6)2.38 (1.17)2.99 (1.58)2.86 (1.52)2.8 (1.49)0.806
SectorNGO, private, public (dummy variables)     
Control variableType of activity1 – administrative, 0 – non-administrative     

Note(s): * One-Way Anova used to compare means. Superscript number next to a mean indicates significant difference at 0.01 level and a comparison group number: 1 NGO; 2 Private; 3 Public

Source(s): Authors’ work

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