Effects of Participation in a Deliberative Democracy Initiative on Sense of Community

Presentation Year

2024

College or Department

College of Professional Studies

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This poster examines the effects of participation in a deliberative democracy on neighborhood and city sense of community (SOC). The study consisted of 15 qualitative interviews of panelists, focusing on how their neighborhood and city SOC changed by taking part in the citizens' assembly. Interviews were coded and resulted in six primary themes: Pride in neighborhood; Knowledge of community; Working as a representative of the community on the panel; Social connectivity within neighborhood; Multiple perspective-taking; and Community advocacy. This study adds to the literature by highlighting ways citizens’ assemblies improve participants' sense of community more broadly.

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Yes

Primary Contact: First Name

Marissa

Primary Contact: Last Name

Morales

Primary Contact: Email

mmm1767@humboldt.edu

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Undergraduate Student

Primary Contact: Phone Number

7076302368