Rural Community Participation, Social Networks, and Broadband Use: Examples from Localized and National Survey Data

Michael Stern, Alison E. Adams, Jeffrey Boase · 2011 · Agricultural and Resource Economics Review

Summary. Broadband access independently increases volunteering in rural communities, separate from the effects of social network size. The study analyzed three datasets to examine how internet connectivity influences community participation, which is particularly vital in rural areas. Results show broadband and social networks operate as distinct factors driving rural civic engagement.

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Stern, M., Adams, A. E., & Boase, J.. (2011). Rural Community Participation, Social Networks, and Broadband Use: Examples from Localized and National Survey Data. Agricultural and Resource Economics Review. https://doi.org/10.1017/s106828050000798x

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DOI: 10.1017/s106828050000798x
Countries: United States
Regions: North America
Categories: broadband-and-digital, innovation-networks
Added: 2026-04-28