지역사회개발사업에서 지역주민의 공동체 의식, 참여, 만족도 간의 구조관계

A Structural Equation Model among Sense of Community, Participation, Satisfaction in Rural Community Development Programs: Focused on the Rural New Revitalization Plus Project in Kongju

Community participation, community satisfaction and sense of community stand out as key factors that promote community development. This study aims to examine the structural equation model among sense of community, community participation, and community satisfaction in the Rural New Revitalization Plus Projects in Kongju. Data were collected from 411 structured questionnaires twenty-three rural communities, Kyeongnam and Chungnam province. Results showed that individuals with shared emotional connection were more likely to participate community development projects. And individuals with membership and fulfillment of needs are more like to be satisfied with their community. Additionally community participation has the fully moderating effect between shared emotional connection and satisfaction. Findings suggest that policy makers and community development practitioners consider community participation and sense of community for enhancing community development.