A case study of one voluntary association was conducted to identify and link into a conceptual schema concepts that would describe the educative environment of that organization. A grounded theory methodology was used in analyzing several sources of data. Documents promulgated by the organization, interviews with the organization's members and others knowledgeable about the organization, newspaper articles, and observation of organizational meetings were used. / Although not an organization with education as its primary goal, the Hillsborough County (Florida) League of Women Voters nonetheless created an educative environment which simulated mainstream politics and served as a socializing agent for its members, seven of whom entered mainstream politics and served as a socializing agent for its members, seven of whom entered mainstream politics by running for public office between 1972 and 1974. This educative environment was created through the interaction of three aspects of the League, the concepts identified in this study: the issues studied by the League, the activities conducted by the League, and the social context of the League. Organizational practices and procedures associated with each concept are set forth, as well as the significance of each concept to the socialization of League members into politics. / Participation in the League's educative environment enabled members to achieve certain learning outcomes which may be summarized as learning about and mastering political processes. Seven such potential learning outcomes are identified. In gaining these skills, knowledge, and other attributes, League members could have changed from amateur to professional politicians. Finally, six propositions which extend the findings of this study to other voluntary associations are stated. / Source: Dissertation Abstracts International, Volume: 44-11, Section: A, page: 3245. / Thesis (Ph.D.)--The Florida State University, 1983.
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:fsu.edu/oai:fsu.digital.flvc.org:fsu_75204 |
| Contributors | DAVIS, EVELYN JEAN., Florida State University |
| Source Sets | Florida State University |
| Detected Language | English |
| Type | Text |
| Format | 160 p. |
| Rights | On campus use only. |
| Relation | Dissertation Abstracts International |
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