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A local community is a group of interacting people sharing an environment. In human communities, intent, belief, resources, preferences, needs, risks, and a number of other conditions may be present and common, affecting the identity of the participants and their degree of cohesiveness. == Overview == A community has been defined as a group of interacting people living in a common location. The word is often used to refer to a group that is organized around common values and is attributed with social cohesion within a shared geographical location, generally in social units larger than a household. The word can also refer to the national community or global community. The word "community" is derived from the Old French communité which is derived from the Latin communitas (cum, "with/together" + munus, "gift"), a broad term for fellowship or organized society.〔Beck, U. 1992. Risk Society: Towards a New Modernity. London: Sage〕 A sense of community refers to people's perception of interconnection and interdependence, shared responsibility, and common goals.〔Melissa M. Ahern, Michael S. Hendryx, Kris Siddharthan Medical Care, Vol. 34, No. 9 (Sep., 1996), pp. 863-986〕〔Chavis DM, Wandersman A. Sense of community in the urban environment: A catalyst for participation and community development. Am J Community Psychol 1990;18:55.〕〔McMillan DW, Chavis DM. Sense of community: A definition and theory. J Community Psychol 1986;14:6. 〕 Understanding a community entails having knowledge of community needs and resources, having respect for community members, and involving key community members in programs.〔Sustaining Community-Based Programs for Families: Conceptualization and Measurement Jay A. Mancini, Lydia I. Marek. ''Family Relations'', Vol. 53, No. 4 (Jul., 2004), pp. 339-419.〕 抄文引用元・出典: フリー百科事典『 ウィキペディア（Wikipedia）』 ■ウィキペディアで「local community」の詳細全文を読む スポンサード リンク
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