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Multiple Capacities, Multiple Outcomes: Delving Deeper Into the Meaning of Community Capacity

Year: 2009

Type: article

Abstract: Although community capacity is widely discussed in policy circles, the links between academic work on the subject and practical applications remain weak. This paper describes a high-generality conceptual model that represents a novel approach to depicting and articulating the concept of community capacity. The model describes four dimensions to community capacity: assets, catalysts, relational spheres, and outcomes. The latter category largely informs this work, since the main question addressed is, The capacity to do what? We also present an innovative visual tool for communicating the results from community capacity studies. The “asset amoebas” we present are graphical snapshots that allow readers to quickly discern a community’s capital base. The intent is to provide a tool useful to both communities and researchers alike.

Source: Journal of rural and community development

DOI: 10.63315/6f5cf436

Authors: Thomas M Beckley, Diane Martz, Solange Nadeau, Ellen Wall, Bill Reimer

Institutions: University of New Brunswick, University of Saskatchewan, Natural Resources Canada, University of Guelph, Concordia University

Language: English

Topic: Community and Sustainable Development

Subfield: Education

Field: Social Sciences

Domain: Social Sciences

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W283615290

FWCI: 23.88

Cites: 34

Cited by: 112

Related to: 10