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Strengthening Resilience: Social Responsibility and Citizen Participation in Local Governance

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  • María Isabel Sánchez-Hernández

    (Department of Business Administration and Sociology, School of Economics and Business Sciences, University of Extremadura, Ave. Elvas s/n, 06006 Badajoz, Spain)

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The concept of resilience has gained significant prominence across various disciplines, particularly in the context of regional development. Specifically, the Social Responsibility of Local Public Administrations (SRLPA) may play a significant role in fostering resilient territories. This study proposes a second-order model utilizing Structural Equation Modeling—Partial Least Squares (SEM-PLS) to investigate the complex relationships between the SRLPA and citizen participation in municipal affairs. The proposed model comprises six dimensions for the SRLPA: good governance values, efficiency, transparency, economic issues, environmental concerns, and socio-labor matters. One of the primary contributions of this study is the development and operationalization of a scale designed to measure the construct of the SRLPA. Additionally, empirical analysis shows that the relationship between the SRLPA and citizen participation is indirect. Instead, SRLPA exerts its influence through two mediating variables: citizen connection with the municipality and the perceived bond with the local government. The findings suggest that to positively impact citizen participation, the SRLPA must strengthen relationships with citizens, thereby enhancing their engagement in municipal affairs.

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  • María Isabel Sánchez-Hernández, 2024. "Strengthening Resilience: Social Responsibility and Citizen Participation in Local Governance," Administrative Sciences, MDPI, vol. 14(10), pages 1-22, October.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jadmsc:v:14:y:2024:i:10:p:260-:d:1499104
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