Abstract: Family social capital had been applied to family development’s study. Family social capital as the identified factor that affects children’s developmental outcome, was replicated by some studies. The present paper reviewed the findings around family social capital and child development. Variables that may influence family social capital, and affected developmental outcome was from family social capital, were discussed. The authors also summarized the features of family social capital studies, and discussed the future trend of family social capital.

Key words: family social capital, child development, parenting, social economic status.