In a study of the role of small voluntary groups in society, Robert Wuthnow and his associates found that

A) voluntary groups are not able to fill the void left by the breakdown of community and family.
B) voluntary interest groups have lost their importance within U.S. society.
C) people seek small voluntary groups for a sense of community and a spiritual connection.
D) voluntary group membership has been declining in the United States.

Voluntary Groups

Organizations or associations whose membership and activities are chosen freely by individuals without mandatory participation.

Community

A group of people living in the same place or having a particular characteristic in common, often sharing a sense of identity and belonging.

Spiritual Connection

A deep sense of unity or bonding with a higher power, nature, or the universe, often leading to a meaningful experience or understanding of the world.