Psychological Sense of Community

Question 1

Psychological Sense of Community

Answer 1

A feeling members have of belonging and that they matter to one another and the group

Question 2

4 Elements of a Psychological Sense of Community

Answer 2

1) Membership
2) Influence
3) Integration and fulfilment of needs
4) Shared emotional connection

Question 3

5 Characteristics of Membership

Answer 3

1) Boundaries
2) Common symbols
3) Emotional Safety
4) Personal Investment
5) Belonging and identification

Question 4

Characteristic of Influence

Answer 4

Bi-directional, can influence and be influenced

Question 5

4 Characteristics of Integration and Fulfilment of Needs

Answer 5

1) Horizontal relationships
2) Shared values
3) Satisfying needs
4) Exchanging resources

Question 6

Characteristic of Shared Emotional Connection

Answer 6

Spiritual bond

Question 7

Element of Psychological Sense of Community- Membership- Boundaries (2)

Answer 7

1) Include members and exclude non-members

2) Locational (geographic) and relational (shared groups)

Question 8

Element of Psychological Sense of Community- Membership- Common Symbols (3)

Answer 8

1) Define boundaries/territories
2) Discourse: anthem/slang
3) Imagery: colours/images

Question 9

Element of Psychological Sense of Community- Membership- Emotional Safety

Answer 9

Safe relationships for mutual disclosure

Question 10

Element of Psychological Sense of Community- Membership- Personal Investment (2)

Answer 10

1) Dies

2) Personal investment (buying house in neighbourhood)