excellent (5)
good (3)
adequate (1)
inadequate (0)
poor (-2)
B. Sharing occurs among community members about beliefs, values and experiences:
frequently (5)
sometimes (3)
rarely (1)
never (-1)
C. The extent to which moral principles (such as respect for oneself and others, responsibility for personal mastery and personal integrity) are part of the community's philosophy and activities:
great (5)
somewhat (3)
little (0)
not at all (-1)
D. The extent to which a common vision or purpose aligns and unites the community:
great (5)
somewhat (3)
little (0)
not at all (-1)
E. Community review and renewal of a shared vision and purpose occurs:
regularly (5)
occasionally (3)
rarely (1)
never (0)
F. The community laughs, plays, relaxes and generally enjoys life together:
regularly (5)
occasionally (3)
rarely (1)
never (0)
G. The level of harmony, caring and support:
Between the women of the community is -
excellent (6)
good (4)
adequate (2)
inadequate (0)
poor (-2)
Between the men of the community is -
excellent (6)
good (4)
adequate (2)
inadequate (0)
poor (-2)
Between men and women of the community is -
excellent (6)
good (4)
adequate (2)
inadequate (0)
poor (-2)
Between the children of the community is -
excellent (6)
good (4)
adequate (2)
inadequate (0)
poor (-2)
Between the various age groups within the community is -
excellent (6)
good (4)
adequate (2)
inadequate (0)
poor (-2)
H. Sexual relationships within the community are best described as:
appropriate (for this community) and contributing to the overall well-being of the community (3)
a source of social difficulties and unrest or problems within the community (-3)
I. The community endeavors to strengthen its internal (community glue) bonds:
regularly (8)
occasionally (4)
rarely (2)
never (-1)
Add up the numbers in parentheses behind each item above that you checked.
4. Community Glue Total:_____
50+Indicates excellent progress toward sustainability 25-49Indicates a good start toward sustainability 0-24Indicates actions are needed to undertake sustainability