Community Involvement among Liberians in Johnson City, Tennessee: An Exploratory Pilot Study.

<p>This study examined predictors of community involvement among Liberians in Johnson City, Tennessee. This study was exploratory in nature and used a social survey employing closed-ended questions. Using cross-tabulation analysis, results derived from a random sample (n = 62) of respondents indicate that persons who were older, married with children, employed, more religious, members of the Mande Fu ethnic group, and/or tended toward very liberal or conservative views had the highest rates of community participation. Predictors of types of community participation were also analyzed, the most significant of which was the higher prevalence of males in leadership roles and females in the provision of services and sundry items. The significance of these findings for community empowerment among Liberians in Johnson City was briefly discussed.</p>

Name thesis:degree_name

MALS (Master of Arts in Liberal Studies)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis - unrestricted

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Liberal Studies

Year dc:date.issued

2008

Author dc:creator

• Quewea, Zon Gangbayee

• Involvement
• Participation
• Empowerment
• Social and Behavioral Sciences
• Sociology
• Work, Economy and Organizations

Statement dc:rights

• Copyright by the authors.

Repository record dc:identifier

https://dc.etsu.edu/etd/1933

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:dc.etsu.edu:etd-3285