Sense of responsible togetherness, sense of community, and civic engagement behaviours: Disentangling an active and engaged citizenship

Procentese, Fortuna; Gatti, Flora

doi:10.1002/casp.2566

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“…Therefore, a sense of community was replaced by connectedness and trust (Di Napoli, Dolce, et al, 2019), while empowerment and social participation were represented by shared and social action. Our decision is supported by the importance that Velázquez et al (2017) assigned to connectedness in emergencies, by recent contributions on the sense of community and togetherness (Procentese & Gatti, 2021), and prosocial behavior in pandemics (Aresi et al, 2021) and by the findings of our research in Italy (Di Napoli et al, 2021; Marzana et al, 2021; Migliorini et al., 2021; Procentese et al, 2021), which was published in 2021. Finally, following the definition process, we conducted a systematic review using the keywords: trust, connectedness, resilience, shared action, social action, individual well-being, and social well-being (see Figure 1).…”

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Well-Being and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Esposito

Napoli

Agueli

et al. 2021

European Psychologist

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Abstract. The purpose of this systematic review is to analyze the COVID-19 pandemic’s effects through the lens of community psychology. Our study applied PRISMA methodology, and it was carried out using the PsycInfo, PubMed, Embase, and EBSCO databases utilizing the keywords “connectedness,” “resilience,” “shared action,” “social action,” “trust,” “individual well-being,” and “social well-being.” We selected 12 of 216 eligible publications based on the inclusion criteria. The results indicated that the role of trust in institutions and others is a protective factor for communities that experience crises, such as the COVID-19 pandemic. Moreover, developing social actions promoted connections and social support and that, in the absence of in-person communication, online communication promoted connections and reduced psychological distress and isolation. Finally, the study revealed that some psychosocial factors stem from declines in people’s well-being due to the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns. Furthermore, our findings highlighted the role of technology as a positive communication tool for promoting connectedness and social support, as well as the social function of trust in institutions. Our results suggested that community interactions at the local and virtual levels should be viewed as positive actions to support institutions in detecting the most effective social intervention measures to stimulate individual and community well-being during the pandemic. These findings may serve as a guide for health policymakers in their efforts to face the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic supporting beneficial strategies for social planning and effective public policies. Finally, both the strengths and limitations of the research will be discussed in depth.

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confidence: 52%

Well-Being and the COVID-19 Pandemic

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Napoli

Agueli

et al. 2021

European Psychologist

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“…Responses for items ranged from 1 � strongly disagree to 5 � strongly agree on a 5-pointLikert-type scale. A composite mean score of 2.5 and above indicated higher levels of rural ft. Studies have used the tool and have reported Cronbach's alpha between 0.75 and 0.85 [25]; in this study, it was 0.79.…”

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Nursing Workforce Retention in Rural Ghana: The Predictive Role of Satisfaction, Rural Fit, and Resilience

Poku

Mensah

Kyei

et al. 2023

Journal of Nursing Management

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Introduction. High turnover of nurses in rural healthcare settings contributes to challenges in healthcare delivery. Various incentive packages have been introduced in rural healthcare settings to curb this phenomenon, but the canker still exists. The study aimed at assessing the predictive role of job satisfaction, rural fit, and resilience on nurses’ retention in rural Ghana. Materials and Methods. A multicentre cross-sectional design was adopted to collect data from 462 nurses. Analysis through descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, Pearson moment product correlation, and multiple regression was done. Results. There was low resilience and rural fit among nurses with higher turnover intention, which was predicted by average daily attendance (β = 0.108), rural fit (β = −0.144), resilience (β = −0.350), satisfaction with prospects (β = −0.187), and satisfaction with prospect and pay (β = −0.171) at the significance of 0.05. Conclusion. Policymakers can be assured that not just improving financial incentives to nurses, but the integration of nurses to rural settings, commensurate workload and improving pay and prospects for professional growth and resilience are needed for rural retention. Implications for nursing management, nurse managers, and policymakers have a role to develop sustainable strategies to integrate rural fit, resilience, and job satisfaction to help reduce turnover among nurses.

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“…For example, Bowe et al (2022) found coordinated local community helping to be associated with increased sense of community and well-being. Additionally, Procentese and Gatti (2022) showed that actively taking on responsibilities and engaging in local relationships and communal activities are linked with a stronger sense of community.…”

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“…We grounded our study on theoretical perspectives of the need-to-belong theory (Baumeister, 2012;Baumeister & Leary, 1995) and sense of community theory (McMillan & Chavis, 1986). According to prior research, neighbourhood engagement (Albanesi et al, 2007;Bowe et al, 2022;Mannarini & Fedi, 2009;Procentese & Gatti, 2022;Talò et al, 2014;Tang et al, 2017) and perceived residential environment pleasantness (Bond et al, 2012;Brown et al, 2009;Latikka et al, 2023;Rugel et al, 2019;Wood et al, 2012) have emerged as predictors of a sense of community in cross-sectional contexts.…”

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Cultivating a sense of local community: Longitudinal population study on social, psychological, environmental, and technological factors

Bergdahl,

Latikka,

Oksanen

2024

Community & Applied Soc Psy

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Technological environments change social interactions within local communities, potentially leading to the erosion of the sense of local community. In this study, we examined the social, psychological, environmental, and technological factors that predict a sense of local community. Employing a longitudinal approach, we analysed predictors of a sense of local community among Finnish adults aged 18–80 years (N = 1,226) at three time points (spring 2021, spring 2022, and spring 2023). Our results, based on hybrid multilevel regression models, showed that greater neighbourhood engagement and perceived residential environment pleasantness positively predicted a sense of local community over time. Neighbourhood engagement, perceived residential environment pleasantness, use of neighbourhood technology, and positive attitude towards neighbourhood technologies showed positive effects and perceived loneliness and perceived level of urbanization negative between‐person effects, on a sense of local community. The results shed light on the determinants of a sense of local community and carry implications for broader community engagement efforts. Enhancing perceived residential environment pleasantness and promoting more active engagement within neighbourhoods could help increase a sense of local community. Future initiatives may also focus on utilizing neighbourhood technology as a tool to help strengthen a sense of local community. Please refer to the Supplementary Material section to find this article's Community and Social Impact Statement.

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Sense of responsible togetherness, sense of community, and civic engagement behaviours: Disentangling an active and engaged citizenship

Cited by 15 publications

References 60 publications

Well-Being and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Well-Being and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Nursing Workforce Retention in Rural Ghana: The Predictive Role of Satisfaction, Rural Fit, and Resilience

Cultivating a sense of local community: Longitudinal population study on social, psychological, environmental, and technological factors

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