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Civic Engagement Among Low‐Income and Low‐Wealth Families: In Their Words

Year: 2006

Type: article

Abstract: :Using in‐depth interviews, we explored civic engagement that included volunteering through religious organizations, neighboring, involvement in children's activities, and contributing. The sample consisted of 84 low‐income, low‐wealth families. Findings indicate that although people of limited resources may be engaged, they face substantial challenges to active engagement. Data are suggestive of a modified life cycle theory, a resource or “stakeholding” theory, and institutional theories regarding challenges to engagement. In the context of the study's limitations, implications are discussed for measurement, research, and interventions.

Source: Family Relations

DOI: 10.1111/j.1741-3729.2006.00366.x

Authors: Amanda Moore McBride, Margaret S. Sherraden, Suzanne Pritzker

Institutions: Washington University in St. Louis, University of Missouri–St. Louis

Language: English

Topic: Social Capital and Networks

Subfield: Sociology and Political Science

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: No poverty, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: green

OpenAlex ID: W1968149449

FWCI: 10.45

Cites: 65

Cited by: 119

Related to: 10