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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Main Author: McClure, Jennifer M. (Author)
Format: Electronic Article
Language:English
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Published: Springer [2015]
In: 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
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
Online Access: Volltext (Verlag)
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