David M. Chavis

Sense of community: A definition and theory

David W. McMillan, David M. Chavis · Journal of Community Psychology · 1986 · 5.8K citations

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology +7

Sense of community in the urban environment: A catalyst for participation and community development

David M. Chavis, Abraham Wandersman · American Journal of Community Psychology · 1990 · 1.1K citations

Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Urban Studies +14

Participation and the social and physical environment of residential blocks: Crime and community context

Douglas D. Perkins, Paul Florin, Richard C. Rich et al. · American Journal of Community Psychology · 1990 · 670 citations · Full text

Social Sciences, Urban Planning, Urban Studies +15

Sense of community through Brunswik's lens: A first look

David M. Chavis, James H. Hogge, David W. McMillan et al. · Journal of Community Psychology · 1986 · 522 citations

Social Sciences, Psychology, Social Psychology +11

Benefits, costs, incentive management and participation in voluntary organizations: A means to understanding and promoting empowerment

John E. Prestby, Abraham Wandersman, Paul Florin et al. · American Journal of Community Psychology · 1990 · 257 citations · Full text

Management, Organization Studies, Public Administration +14