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The Network Structure of Local and Extra‐Local Voluntary Participation: The Role of Core Social Networks

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  • Michael J. Stern
  • Andrew S. Fullerton

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Objective. First, we evaluate whether structural characteristics of people's family and friend social networks are associated with involvement in local and extra‐local civic participation. Second, we examine the interactions between social network attributes and personal characteristics on varied forms of participation. Methods. We draw on data from a random‐sample mail survey of 1,315 households. Results. Attributes of friend and family social networks are related to civic participation beyond the influence of human capital; however, the results from family and friend networks are substantively different. There are also differences in the way attributes of social networks are associated with local versus extra‐local participation. Finally, the interactions of human capital and social networks do not support previous research. Conclusions. Overall, the evidence substantiates extant theory on the effects that social relations have on civic engagement. However, the structure and constituency of networks and the form of civic engagement play an important yet undertheorized role.

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  • Michael J. Stern & Andrew S. Fullerton, 2009. "The Network Structure of Local and Extra‐Local Voluntary Participation: The Role of Core Social Networks," Social Science Quarterly, Southwestern Social Science Association, vol. 90(3), pages 553-575, September.
    • Handle: RePEc:bla:socsci:v:90:y:2009:i:3:p:553-575
    DOI: 10.1111/j.1540-6237.2009.00631.x
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