Levels of Analysis and Conceptual Clarification in Community Attachment and Satisfaction Research: Connections to Community Development

Two conceptual concerns in the community attachment and satisfaction literature are addressed here: (1) identification and utilization of a proper level of analysis, and (2) clarification of the meanings of community attachment and satisfaction. First, each conceptual issue is introduced and justification provided for the attention paid to these concerns. Next, theoretical, methodological, and measurement issues associated with these concerns are identified and discussed. Lastly, illustrations of how each issue relates to the practice of community development are provided, as are suggestions for future research.