Objective: we measured concept of bridging social capital by a new tool . All items used in the scale are in agreement with the theoretical literature on this concept. Method: The research method was survey. The sample population was 376 students of Isfahan university which were sampled through cluster sampling of multiple stages. After making a list and confirming the validity of questions by professors of social work and sociology, its reliability was confirmed through cronbach alpha coefficient. Findings: Bridging social capital must be measured in three different dimensions: Different Interests, Different Lifestyle , and outgroups. Results: Our scale is not only highly reliable, but also valid.

Keywords: Bridging Social Capital, Heterophilous, Social Identity Complexity, Structural Holes, Weak Ties

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