The Cost of Being Lost in the Crowd: How Congregational Size and Social Networks Shape Attenders' Involvement in Community Organizations
Past research indicates that levels of social embeddedness in a congregation differ between small and large congregations. Since embeddedness in religious social networks is an important predictor of community involvement, this study contributes to the literature by examining whether the relationshi...
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Format: | Electronic Article |
Language: | English |
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Sage Publications
[2015]
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Review of religious research
Year: 2015, Volume: 57, Issue: 2, Pages: 269-286 |
Standardized Subjects / Keyword chains: | B
USA
/ Church congregation
/ Size
/ Social network
/ Community
/ Participation
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RelBib Classification: | AD Sociology of religion; religious policy KBQ North America RB Church office; congregation |
Further subjects: | B
Social Networks
B Congregation size B Community Involvement |
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