A Study of the Relationship between Social Capital and Feeling of Social Security in the City of Kashan

One of the new, significant and complicated concepts in current world and in many political, social and economic discussions is the concept and subject of security. Security is considered as an individual’s and society’s constant need, whose lack or disruption brings consequences, and reflections which are perilous, and worrisome (Torabi and Goodarzi, 2004:32). Civil humans need peace in order to live together and make progress, but with the spread of crimes and social deviations, insecurity begins to increase feelings of anxiety and stress (Javid, 2006:119). On the other hand, one of the most fundamental factors that can lead to better security and an accepted level of tranquility and mental health in society is social capital, which plays a more effective role than the physical and humanistic capitals in society and in the case of its absence, it would be difficult or impossible to continue with the process of cultural, economic and security development. It can establish social consistency and provide social order that is the foundation of social security. In addition, security is improbable without the cooperation and participation of all members of society. So the lack or decrease of social capital leads to difficulties, crisis and a great deal of social problems. This article intends to explore feeling of social security and elements of social capital, examining the relationship between elements of social capital and feeling of social security in the city of Kashan.