The effects of economic recession on community

This research project was designed to examine the effects changes in economic conditions--notably, changes which occurred during the recession of the early 1980s--have had on patterns of social interaction in rural, specifically mining-dependent communities. The study was conducted in two communities located in Northeastern Minnesota during the spring of 1990. Data were gathered via a mailed questionnaire, which was developed to assess patterns of social interaction before, during, and after the recession. The analysis showed both communities experienced an increase in orientation toward extracommunity systems over the three periods. Age was specified as a condition which affected changes in perception of problems within the community, behavioral attachment and psychological ties to the community. Examination of the qualitative data revealed that mining-dependent communities are undergoing a transition in patterns of social interaction--from being very traditional and Gemeinschaft-like, to realizing the need for purposive, rational strategies to redevelop community structures.

Name thesis:degree_name

Master of Arts (MA)

Level thesis:degree_level

Thesis

Discipline thesis:degree_discipline

Sociology

Grantor dc:publisher

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Year

1990

Author dc:creator

• Roe, Linda Kay

Contributors dc:contributor

• Donald E. Carns

Statement dc:rights

• IN COPYRIGHT. For more information about this rights statement, please visit http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC/1.0/

Language dc:language

English

Identifier

https://oasis.library.unlv.edu/rtds/130

OAI identifier oai:identifier

oai:oasis.library.unlv.edu:rtds-1129