A Structural Mode for Effect of Social Capital on Risk-Taking of Rural People: the Case of Rape Seed Farmers of Kangavar Township

The purpose of this descriptive-correlational research was to determine effects of social capital components on risk-taking of rural people. The research population consisted of rape seed farmers of Kangavar Township, Kermanshah Province (N=389). 185 farmers were selected by systematic random sampling method. Based on the findings, level of social capital and risk taking among farmers were at the moderate level. There was a significant and positive relationship between social capital and risk taking. Feeling of trust and safety, Value to life, friendship, and family relationships were the most important factors influencing overall level of risk taking.