Author/Editor		Jeriček, Helena; Košir, Manca; Kordes, Urban
Title		Condensation nuclei - a fundament for community building
Type		članek
Source		J Organ Transf Soc Chan
Vol. and No.		Letnik 2, št. 3
Publication year		2005
Volume		str. 237-52
Language		eng
Abstract		On the basis of a concrete case of working in a community the article discusses the characteristics of the dynamics that bond individuals into a community. The self-organizing process of establishing a community resembles cartain physical processes, which is the reason why the cohesive factor enabling the emergence of a community is designated as a "condensation nuclei". The condensation nuclei can manifest itself as a common interest. If a feedback mechanism emerges, it creates a recursively restoring union allowing for long-term stability of the community. The article emphasizes important factors that have to be considered when working with a community: taking into account the nature of the condensation nuclei, feedback mechanisms and directions that the community wishes to take, regardless of the interests and goals of the knowledgeable facilitator; otherwise his activity conflicts with the interests of the community. Working with a community is a complex and manifold activity demanding constant self-reflection.
Descriptors		SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT HOUSING URBAN POPULATION SOCIAL WORK SOCIAL PROBLEMS