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Table 1 Evidence table showing pattern of investigated associations between social capital and mental health/behavioural problems

From: The association between social capital and mental health and behavioural problems in children and adolescents: an integrative systematic review

Association

Family structure

Parent–child relations

Adult interest

Parental monitoring

Extended family support

Composite/Other family social capital

Social support networks

Civic engagement

Trust & safety

Religiosity

Quality of school

Quality of neighbourhood

Composite/Other community social capital

Total

Number of investigated associations

10

25

3

9

6

10

33

9

5

9

13

28

12

172

Positive

3

16

2

3

2

9

17

2

2

4

6

13

5

84

Negative

1

  

4

  

1

    

1

 

6

None

5

2

1

2

3

1

7

7

2

2

3

10

6

51

Sub-group differences

 

4

  

1

 

4

  

3

4

3

 

19

Inconclusive results

1

3

    

4

 

1

  

1

1

11