The study examined whether two types of social variables set the stage for the development of sense of community in 236 adults (91 men, 145 women) from 41 of the 67 counties in Alabama. Multiple regression showed both types of social variables, the need for affiliation and having been raised with siblings, were significantly and positively related to scores on a measure of sense of community
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