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Objectives: This paper investigates the relationship between social capital and collective action in some rural areas of Fars province and at the same time study determining factors affecting the social capital formation. Method: This research was carried out with survey method in the 12 villages of Fars province and selected a sample of 509 head of households. Findings: among indicators of social capital, trust has the highest effect on collective action and among determinants, empowerment, place attachment and communication had most effect on social capital. The results of research showed that eight variables, (number of household members, education of head of household, wealth index, house ownership, place attachment, empowerment, communication and type of village) from thirteen variables considered as determinants of social capital have a significant relation with Social capital.

Keywords: Social capital. determinant, collective action, place attachment. empowerment.

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