In high modernity, the fear of social disintegration, breach of tradition and social cohesion is evident in social research in general and youth research in particular. Risk society and events of terror produce complex reactions, reasoning and emotions and challenge community in multicultural neighbourhoods and societies. Each individual depends on social capital in their identity development, building blocks shaped by gendered, ethnic and localized relationships as well as social class and family backgrounds. Young people´s mental health, development and well being is related to the quality and nature of their relationships. A holistic approach to young people´s lives includes the support, resources and potential which lie in their own social bonds.

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