Linking social cohesion and gender to intrapersonal and interactional empowerment: Support and new implications for theory

N A Peterson; John B Lowe; M L Aquilino; J E Schneider

doi:10.1002/jcop.20047

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Linking social cohesion and gender to intrapersonal and interactional empowerment: Support and new implications for theory

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Linking social cohesion and gender to intrapersonal and interactional empowerment: Support and new implications for theory

N A Peterson, John B Lowe, M L Aquilino and J E Schneider

Journal of Community Psychology, Vol.33(2), pp.233-244

2005

DOI: https://doi.org/10.1002/jcop.20047

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Psychology

empowerment

control

Empowerment is a social-action process through which people gain greater control, efficacy, and social justice. One way to develop empowerment is through active, meaningful participation in community groups and activities. Social cohesion is an emerging construct that expands the notion of community participation to include elements such as shared emotional commitment and reciprocity. This study extended previous research by examining the role of gender in the relationship between social cohesion and the intrapersonal and interactional components of psychological empowerment among a randomly selected sample of rural residents (n = 408). Findings support previous studies on intrapersonal empowerment but refute research on interactional empowerment. Implications for empowerment theory and practice are discussed.

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Title: Linking social cohesion and gender to intrapersonal and interactional empowerment: Support and new implications for theory
Authors: N A Peterson (Author) - University of Iowa
John B Lowe (Author) - University of the Sunshine Coast - Faculty of Science, Health and Education
M L Aquilino (Author) - University of Iowa
J E Schneider (Author) - University of Iowa
Publication details: Journal of Community Psychology, Vol.33(2), pp.233-244
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc.
Date published: 2005
DOI: 10.1002/jcop.20047
ISSN: 0090-4392
Organisation Unit: University of the Sunshine Coast, Queensland; School of Health and Sport Sciences - Legacy; School of Health and Behavioural Sciences - Legacy
Language: English
Record Identifier: 99449775802621
Output Type: Journal article

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