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Social engagement and stock market participation

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Changwony F, Campbell K & Tabner I (2015) Social engagement and stock market participation. Review of Finance, 19 (1), pp. 317-366. https://doi.org/10.1093/rof/rft059

Abstract
We investigate the separate and joint influences of social engagement measures on stock market participation and find that socially engaged individuals are more likely to participate. Consistent with Granovetter's (1973) theory of social networks we find that a weak tie (measured by social group involvement) has a positive effect on stock market participation whereas a strong tie (measured by frequency of talking to neighbours) has no effect. More trusting individuals are more likely to participate in the stock market, as are those who identify with a political party. In contrast, the degree to which religion is important appears to have little impact.

Keywords
A13; D12; D72; G11; Z12

Journal
Review of Finance: Volume 19, Issue 1

StatusPublished
Publication date31/03/2015
Publication date online31/01/2014
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PublisherOxford University Press
ISSN1572-3097
eISSN1573-692X

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Dr Kevin Campbell

Dr Kevin Campbell

Senior Lecturer in Finance, Accounting & Finance

Dr Fredrick Changwony

Dr Fredrick Changwony

Lecturer in Accounting & Finance, Accounting & Finance

Dr Isaac Tabner

Dr Isaac Tabner

Senior Lecturer in Finance, Accounting & Finance

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