https://doi.org/10.1177/1360780417724063 Sociological Research Online 2017, Vol. 22(3) 186–203 © The Author(s) 2017 Reprints and permissions: sagepub.co.uk/journalsPermissions.nav DOI: 10.1177/1360780417724063 journals.sagepub.com/home/sro Young Indonesian Musicians, Strategic Social Capital, Reflexivity, and Timing Oki Rahadianto Sutopo The University of Newcastle Australia, Australia Steven Threadgold The University of Newcastle Australia, Australia Pam Nilan The University of Newcastle Australia, Australia Abstract In this article, we draw on a study of the transition experiences of young Indonesian musicians to argue that the social capital of creative youth may be productively understood in relation to reflexivity and temporality. This is particularly important if they move to other locations to further their careers. In brief, we offer three key contributions to social capital debates. First, social capital—as defined by Bourdieu—is most important as a valuable form of capital to deal with both actual and anticipated Beckian risk. Second, in fields of creative struggle, the development of social capital is closely related to possession of strategy and reflexivity as a form of cultural capital. Third, social capital cannot be operationalized effectively by youth without the element of timing and the temporal capacity to reflexively recognize and seize opportunities as they arise at critical moments of a creative career. Keywords Indonesia, reflexivity, social capital, temporality, transitions, young musicians Introduction Social capital as defined by Bourdieu is understood as the sum of resources, actual or virtual, that accrue to an individual or a group by virtue of accessing an exclusive and Corresponding author: Steven Threadgold, The University of Newcastle Australia, University Drive Callaghan, Callaghan, NSW 2308, Australia. Email: steven.threadgold@newcastle.edu.au 724063SRO 0 0 10.1177/1360780417724063Sociological Research OnlineRahadianto Sutopo et al. research-article 2017 Article