community attachment
[/kəˈmjuːnɪti əˈtætʃmənt/]
nounpl: community attachments
apego à comunidade
1. The emotional bond, sense of belonging, and commitment that individuals feel toward their local community or neighborhood
Strong community attachment leads to higher civic participation and neighborhood solidarity.
O forte apego à comunidade leva a uma maior participação cívica e solidariedade no bairro.
2. The degree to which a person identifies with and is invested in the social, cultural, and economic life of their community
Residents with high community attachment are more likely to volunteer and support local initiatives.
Moradores com alto apego à comunidade têm maior probabilidade de se voluntariar e apoiar iniciativas locais.
3. In sociology, a measurable construct representing the strength of ties between an individual and their geographic or social community
The study measured community attachment through surveys about neighborhood satisfaction and local engagement.
O estudo mediu o apego à comunidade através de pesquisas sobre satisfação com o bairro e engajamento local.
This concept is particularly significant in both Brazilian and American urban sociology. In Brazil, community attachment is often discussed in relation to favelas and working-class neighborhoods as a factor in social cohesion and resistance to displacement. In the USA, it relates to neighborhood stability, gentrification resistance, and community organizing. Strong community attachment is generally viewed as positive for social development, mental health, and civic participation.
NYC Slang
neighborhood pride / community love
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