Using a Contextual Effects Measurement Approach to Understand the Influence of Community on Individual Behavior

Authors

Bridget E. Weller, Western Michigan UniversityFollow
Sinaida Cherubin, University of OxfordFollow
Shelby D. Leverett, The University of Texas at DallasFollow
Alexandria TaylorFollow

Keywords

Measurement, behavioral issues, community context, social organization, social processes

Abstract

A social organization perspective identifies processes operating in the community that may influence an individual’s behavior. To understand such processes, researchers can apply a contextual effects measurement approach, which is used to assess the influence of group-level effects on lower level outcomes. However, few community studies employ this approach. The purpose of this article is to present and evaluate the merits of the contextual effects measurement approach.

Recommended Citation

Weller, Bridget E.; Cherubin, Sinaida; Leverett, Shelby D.; and Taylor, Alexandria (2020) "Using a Contextual Effects Measurement Approach to Understand the Influence of Community on Individual Behavior," The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 47: Iss. 4, Article 7.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.4462
Available at: https://scholarworks.wmich.edu/jssw/vol47/iss4/7