Table 4.
Themes Related to Contextual Influences on Coalition Membership
| Coalition Factor and Related Themes | History of Collaboration | Community Politics and History | Community Norms and Values | Community Demographics and Economic Conditions | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Coalition Membership | |||||
| The core group for a new coalition-based project is shaped by past and current network linkages in the community. | X | ||||
| Composition of the core group can be influential in shaping coalition membership through members' connections and reputation in the community. | X | ||||
| Divisions based on community politics and history can limit who joins community coalitions. | X | ||||
| Tragic events can motivate participation in coalitions and collaborative efforts. | X | ||||
| Shared values motivate organizations and individuals to join a coalition. | X | ||||
| Values of independence, rugged individualism and privacy can limit community members' willingness to join a coalition. | X | ||||
| Economic conditions that necessitate multiple jobs for certain population groups within the community limit participation from those groups. | X | ||||
| Coalitions serving diverse communities with multiple cultures, languages and SES levels can struggle to achieve broad representation. | X | ||||
| Recruitment from diverse community sectors may not be possible in rural communities in which certain sectors do not exist. | X | ||||
| Geographic areas with limited opportunities for youth may experience fewer barriers to engaging youth in governance groups. | X | ||||
| Geographic barriers can limit coalition membership. | X |