Robert Putnam's research can be exemplified by his description of a decline in bowling leagues. Which of the following might serve as evidence that Putnam's concerns about anomie are overblown?
A) the increasing number of hours people spend with electronic media
B) the decline of movie theaters and the subsequent rise of services like Netflix
C) the sharp spike in suicide rates in eastern Europe over the past two decades
D) the growth of online support groups to help people with rare diseases share information and find emotional support

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The growth of online support groups for emotional support indicates that people are still finding ways to connect and form social ties despite a decline in traditional forms of association such as bowling leagues. This contradicts Putnam's concerns about anomie and the breakdown of social capital, suggesting that people are still finding ways to form meaningful connections and support networks. The other choices do not specifically address the issue of social capital or support Putnam's argument about the decline of traditional forms of association.

Robert Putnam's Research Can Be Exemplified by His Description of a Decline