Revisiting Structural Pluralism: A Two-Dimensional Conception of Community Power

Abstract

This study suggests a revision of the community pluralism model used in mass communication to include a dimension of leadership diversity, which would examine the influence of ethnic leaders within communities, along with the traditional structural indicators. Using confirmatory factor analysis, results indicated that a 2-dimensional model was more appropriate for capturing the dissemination of power within a community. Findings and implications for future research are discussed.