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Prof. Dr. Gönül ŞENER  \nMunzur University  \n[gonulsener@munzur.edu.tr](gonulsener@munzur.edu.tr)  \nABSTRACT  \nThis study was designed using a quantitative research approach to determine university students’ perceptions of their online social capital levels, employing a survey model. The research was conducted with 406 undergraduate students studying at a university. Participants were selected through a simple random sampling method. Research data were collected using the Online Social Capital Scale. The results revealed that university students’ overall online social capital levels were at a neutral level. It was observed that students expressed disagreement in the bonding social capital sub-dimension, while they reported a neutral level of perception in the bridging social capital sub-dimension. These results highlight the importance of educators viewing social networks not merely as tools for information sharing, but as interactive spaces where students can learn from and support one another.  \nKeywords: Online Social Capital, Social Network, Student.  \nINTRODUCTION  \nIn today’s rapidly digitalizing society, individuals’ social capital is shaped not only through face-to-face interactions but also via online platforms. The opportunities offered by digital networks have significantly transformed the accessibility and distribution of social resources, leading to an increase in studies focusing on online social capital perceptions, particularly among young adults such as university students (Ellison, Steinfield, & Lampe, 2007; Valenzuela, Park, & Kee, 2009). University students actively use digital networks in both their academic and social lives to access information, support, and new relationships; this, in turn, plays a crucial role in the accumulation of their online social capital.  \nThe concept of social capital is defined as the resources and support systems that individuals can access through their social networks (Coleman, 1988; Putnam, 2000) . While early studies approached social capital within the context of strengthening social ties and interpersonal relationships, the increasing prevalence of digital platforms today has necessitated a reinterpretation of this concept (Lin, 2001; Marsden & Campbell, 1984) . In particular, the use of digital technologies accelerates information exchange among individuals and fosters the emergence of new forms of social capital within online communities (Boyd & Ellison, 2008; Haythornthwaite, 2005) . Research has shown that digital networks not only have the potential to enhance social capital but also play a significant role in individuals’ identity formation and social support mechanisms (Burt, 1992; Venkatesh et al., 2003) .  \nUniversity students, as active users of the digital age, perceive social networking platforms as sources of information, support, and belonging (Lee, 2012; Park, 2009) . In particular, social media sites and online forums play a significant role in their academic and social lives. Research has shown that friendships developed on online platforms can positively influence students’ academic performance and strengthen their sense of belonging within school communities (Hampton, Sessions, & Her, 2011; Valenzuela, Park, & Kee, 2009) . These digital dynamics shape students’ perceptions of social capital from various perspectives, fostering diversity in personal trust, social connections, and access to information (Li & Bernoff, 2011) . Many scholars have noted that social media platforms facilitate information sharing among students, thereby promoting both academic and social engagement, while also cautioning that excessive use of digital networks may lead to negative consequences such as addiction, attention disorders, and social isolation (Şahin, 2017; Yığman, 2021) .  \nOnline networks ha","cbCaieQ55paYJ4ij","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaieQ55paYJ4ij","pdf",317246,11,"English","# Abstract\n# Introduction\n## Social capital in the digitalizing society\n## Online social capital resources, support, and identity\n## Role of social media and online platforms\n## Communication, participation, and well-being\n# Copyright and publication notice","[{\"question\":\"What research method and data collection approach does the study use?\",\"answer\":\"The study uses a quantitative research approach with a survey model. 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