Citizens activation for environmental issues is a significant parameter for the resolution of environmental
problems. The present article analyzes the influence of social factors, connected with social capital
literature, on environmental activation. In particular, social capital is defined as a multi-dimensional concept
consisting of several structural and cognitive elements. Through a theoretical analysis, the main
links between social capital components and environmental activation are underlined. Furthermore,
the results of an empirical survey are presented highlighting that several elements of social capital are
positively connected with environmental activation along with issues of linking social capital.
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