styrktan
Styrktan is a concept in Swedish sociology and social policy that refers to the strengthening of social relationships and social cohesion within a community. The term was first introduced in the 1960s and has since become a central theme in Swedish social policy debates.
The concept of styrktan is closely related to the idea of social capital, which refers to the
In Swedish policy discourse, styrktan is often associated with the idea of "modern social welfare" (nya välfärden),
Instead, the modern social welfare approach in Sweden places a strong emphasis on community-based initiatives and
Research on styrktan has shown that strong social relationships and social cohesion are associated with a