Abstract
This study examines the pattern of particularized contacting in Kitchener, Ontario, from the perspective of three models of contacting discussed in the literature. An analysis of survey data provides little support for the "standard" model of contacting, which links socioeconomic status (SES) to contacting through a set of intervening civic orientations. While SES and contacting are related, the relationship is not well specified by the civic orientations examined. The analysis provides some support for the "needs/awareness" model of contacting, although SES is not related to these three variables in the manner predicted by the original model. Finally, the data provide some support as well for a "social involvement" model of contacting that may be applicable in smaller communities. Several alternate explanations of this finding are discussed.
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