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

Peterson NA, Lowe JB, Schneider JE. Linking social cohesion and gender to intrapersonal and interactional empowerment: support and new implications for theory. Journal of Community Psychology. 2005 Feb 1; 33(2):233-244.

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Abstract:

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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