Changes and Dynamics in Directivity within Collective Impact: Focusing on the Scope of Community Activities

Abstract

This study aims to empirically analyze the changes and dynamics of collective impact(CI). For the analysis, we utilized the scope of activities targeted by eight collective impact initiatives in Busan. The analysis employed the concepts of breadth and redundancy from niche theory. The results indicate that the perceived scope within CI continuously changed over time and with the activities undertaken. Initially, the scope targeted by CI was at the metropolitan level, but it narrowed as the activities progressed. The niche breadth within CI decreased for half of the initiatives over time, while it increased for the other half. Niche overlap tended to decrease more than it increased over time. This study overcomes the empirical limitations of previous research and clearly presents the characteristics of CI. It also clarifies the characteristics and structure of CI formed in Busan. The findings should serve as empirical data for future studies on changes in CI.