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Elements Coded From Definitions of Community From All Sources Within Project LinCS (n = 113)

Definitional ElementBrief DefinitionNo. of Participants Citing Element (%)
LocusPhysical location; place with people87 (77)
SharingShared perspective; common interests65 (58)
ActionJoint action or activities57 (50)
TiesSocial ties, relationships56 (50)
DiversityDifferences or diversity (e.g., age, race, income, behavior)27 (24)
DivisivenessFragmentation, division into disputing factions17 (15)
LeverageEffectiveness; ability to influence resource availability17 (15)
ResponsibilityImportance of accepting consequences of individual action17 (15)
PluralismCoexistence of 2 or more distinct cultural traditions15 (13)
CriminalityImpact of criminal activities12 (11)
UnityCommunity fellowship15 (13)
Drug useImpact of drug use and addiction11 (10)
NonexistentNo community; concept holds no meaning 9 (8)
AIDSImpact of HIV/AIDS 7 (6)
ServicesAvailability of social services and programs 6 (5)
ReligionReligious or spiritual focus 5 (4)
SurvivalAdaptability, resourcefulness 4 (4)
Other elements10 (9)