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Community social change strategies differ significantly based on agreement (consensus) versus disagreement (dissensus). Understanding these differences is key for effective community program development.

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  • Community Development
  • Sociology

Background:

  • Purposive social change initiatives are common at the community level.
  • Understanding the dynamics of change is crucial for successful implementation.
  • Previous research has not fully explored strategy variations based on agreement levels.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate if social change strategies differ between consensus and dissensus situations.
  • To determine if other factors (goal type, community size, leadership) vary across consensus and dissensus contexts.

Main Methods:

  • Analysis of 35 case studies of community-level social change.
  • Comparison of change strategies and contextual factors in consensus versus dissensus scenarios.

Main Results:

  • Social change strategies exhibit distinct characteristics in consensus versus dissensus situations.
  • Factors such as goal type, community size, and leadership stance show variations between the two contexts.
  • The findings highlight significant differences in how change unfolds depending on the level of agreement.

Conclusions:

  • The nature of purposive social change is markedly different in consensus and dissensus environments.
  • Recognizing these distinct characteristics is vital for practitioners aiming to implement new community programs.
  • Tailoring strategies to the specific consensus or dissensus context can enhance program effectiveness.