Changes and interactions that happen in a community over time
Community dynamics
Derived from the latin word which means common or shared
Communis
Refers to the collective efforts of people in a community to solve problems, improve their living conditions, or achieved from one goals
Community action
Members share the same geographical vicinity such as a village, province or neighborhood
Geographical community
Community form based on needs, ideas, interest, identity, practices and role and social institutions
Non-geographical community
The most important part of community. Individuals or groups who live together or share something in common
People
Place where the community has found can be geographical or non-geographical
Location or territory
How people communicate and work together. Members share ideas, help each other, and solve problems together
Interaction
People in a community are connected because they share the same goals, needs, or interest
Common goals or interest
A community usually has leaders and rules that guide how things are done
Organization or structure
Refers to small groups where people interact directly and personally
Micro level community
Refers to large scale communities that cover broad systems
Macro level community
Raise an awareness about certain common issue that needs to address
Understanding
Once issue are assessed properly and people in the community understand the needs they work collaborately to act on it
Engagement
Enable to people to idendetly decide plan out and take action to control the situation they have in the community
Empowerment
More than just a group of people living in a one place
Community
Member of a community are connected by shared values, traditions or goals
Common bond
Regular communication and cooperation among members
Interaction
Some communities are based on place others on interest
Shared space or interest
Members feel a sense of belongingness and mutual support
Identity and belonging
Focuses on human relationship and interactions
Social sciences perspective
Emphasize citizen participation and voluntary actions
Civil society perspective
Views community through formal organization like schools, churches and local government
Institutional perspective
Focuses on ordinary people at the local level. highlights direct participation corporation and self help
Local or grassroots perspective