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‘You Know Them All’—Trust, Cooperation, and Cultural Volunteering in Rural Areas in Germany

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  • Thi Huyen Trang Le

    (Department of Political Education and Education Systems, Leipzig University, 04107 Leipzig, Germany)

  • Nina Kolleck

    (Department of Educational Research and Social Systems, Freie Universität Berlin, 14195 Berlin, Germany)

Abstract

(1) Background: Rural areas are characterised by a higher number of volunteers compared to urban centres in Germany. In this context, cultural and arts education is one of the largest voluntary sectors. However, an increasing decline in (cultural) volunteering can be observed. To counteract the decrease, it is important to strengthen regional cooperation and social networks, which are based on trust. The connection between trust, volunteering, and social networks has already been examined, but we still do not fully understand the emergence of trust in the link of cultural education cooperation and networks in rural areas. (2) Methods: A total of 34 semi-structured interviews in combination with egocentric network maps were conducted in four rural regions. The interview data were audio-recorded, transcribed, and analysed using qualitative content analysis. (3) Results: Four dimensions of trust-building were identified: 1. presence and spatial proximity, 2. multiplexity, 3. third party, and 4. community spirit.

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  • Thi Huyen Trang Le & Nina Kolleck, 2022. "‘You Know Them All’—Trust, Cooperation, and Cultural Volunteering in Rural Areas in Germany," Societies, MDPI, vol. 12(6), pages 1-15, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:gam:jsoctx:v:12:y:2022:i:6:p:180-:d:991037
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    1. Lea Fobel & Nina Kolleck, 2021. "Cultural Education: Panacea or Amplifier of Existing Inequalities in Political Engagement?," Social Inclusion, Cogitatio Press, vol. 9(3), pages 324-336.
    2. Geys, Benny, 2012. "Association membership and generalised trust: Are connections between associations losing their value?," Discussion Papers, Research Professorship & Project "The Future of Fiscal Federalism" SP II 2012-101, WZB Berlin Social Science Center.
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