social community sac definitions

define community

community refers to a group of people who share social relationships through being geographically close to each other and/or being in regular contact with each other, and through having similarities such as mutual interests and/ or shared ideology.

define gemeinschaft

gemeinschaft refers to a cohesive, close and long- lasting relationship on a community-level, often used to describe family relationships within small geographical communities.

define gesellschaft

gesellschaft refers to individualistic and impersonal relationships on a societal level, used to describe post-industrial and urban communities where people are more anonymous, private and busy.

define neo tribes

define experience of community

experience of community refers to how people feel and interact with a group of which they are a member, including their sense of belonging, social interaction and level of inclusion.

define ICT

ICT refers to the equipment and machinery that is used to store and/or distribute information; for example, computers, mobile phones, the Internet and social media.

define economic factors

economic factors refer to a group’s access to financial resources. These resources are influenced by many factors, such as group members’ contributions, donations, government funding and insurance. 

define social factors

social factors refer to elements within society that influence the behaviour, attitudes and beliefs of individuals and groups. Examples include culture, social norms, values, social trends and interpersonal dynamics. 

define political factors

political factors refers to government policies, regulations, structures, and institutions that can influence the experience of community. 

define geographical characteristics

geographical characteristics refers to a range of features, including proximity and accessibility, climate, scenic quality, landforms, natural resources, built features such as community centres or other relevant characteristics.