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The degree of community engagement: empirical research in Baltimore City
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Abstract The purpose of this study is to investigate influential factors that affect the levels of community engagement. Factors include community-level characteristics as well as demographic features of individuals in the community of Baltimore City. The study examines various community factors that affect ... view more
The purpose of this study is to investigate influential factors that affect the levels of community engagement. Factors include community-level characteristics as well as demographic features of individuals in the community of Baltimore City. The study examines various community factors that affect the level of community engagement in the urban area, such as the level of homeownership, socioeconomic factors such as income and education, and demographic factors such as race, age, and sex. Findings from the study indicate that various factors from the social-cum-ethnic stratification influence the degree of community engagement in this urban area. Specifically, communities with high income levels and high levels of homeownership are more likely to induce residents to participate in their community. With regard to demographic factors, African-Americans and persons over the age of 65 years old are more willing to engage in community activities.... view less
Keywords
municipal area; citizens' involvement; socioeconomic factors; demographic factors; social structure; large city; United States of America
Classification
Sociology of Settlements and Housing, Urban Sociology
Free Keywords
community engagement; social-cum-ethnic stratification; urban community
Document language
English
Publication Year
2014
Page/Pages
p. 129-141
Journal
Journal of Urban and Regional Analysis, 4 (2014) 2
ISSN
2067-4082
Status
Published Version; peer reviewed