One of the achievements of sociology in the last century was resorting;
to the theory of social capital. Although a consensus on the meaning of;
social capital has not yet been achieved among sociologists and social;
sciences thinkers, its meaning variations have paved the way for being;
looked from new perspectives. This article first, with due attention to the;
roots of the concept of social capital, redefines it to cover family capital.;
Then, it introduces three components which constitute the concept of family;
capital and dicuss the threats addressed to it in the framework of challenges;
facing Iranian society. Finally, it presents some recommendations for;
enhancing family capital. Since this article approaches family affairs from;
social capital perspective for the first time, it also emphasizes the necessity;
of conducting research in this field in the future.
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