Community of circumstance

A community of circumstance is similar to a community of practice, except that it is driven by position, circumstance or life experience rather than a shared interest.[1]

See also

• Community of action
• Community of inquiry
• Community of interest
• Community of place
• Community of position
• Community of purpose

References

1. Marsh G. The community of circumstance—a tale of three cities: community participation in St Kilda, Knox, and Lewisham. In: Chekki DA, ed. Research in community sociology. Vol 9. Varieties of community sociology. Greenwich, CT: Jai Press, 1999, pp. 65–88.

External links

• DepressionNET: a web based community of circumstance for people living with depression