Neighborhoods and neighbors: Do they contribute to personal well‐being?

Farrell, Susan; Aubry, Tim; Coulombe, Daniel

doi:10.1002/jcop.10082

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“…In a study of 630 neighborhood residents in Italy, Prezza et al (2001) found neighborhood relations to be more strongly associated with sense of community compared to other neighborhood and demographic variables, including years of residence, area of residence, and marital status. Frequency of neighboring behavior has also been found to explain increased sense of community and ''rootedness'' in the neighborhood in a study of 345 residents living in nonapartment dwellings in Winnipeg, Canada (Farrell et al 2004). Positive neighboring experiences may be of particular importance to sense of community for individuals with SMI due to the stigma associated with mental illness.…”

Section: Neighbor Relationsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Examining the Psychological Sense of Community for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Residing in Supported Housing Environments

Townley

Kloos

2010

Community Ment Health J

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The psychological sense of community is an important aspect of community life; yet, it remains largely unexamined among individuals with serious mental illness (SMI). Sense of community represents the strength of bonding among community members; and this social phenomenon likely impacts the process by which individuals with SMI integrate into community life. The current study examined sense of community (SOC) for individuals with SMI by assessing the relationships between neighborhood experiences, unique factors related to SMI (e.g., mental illness diagnosis), and sense of community in the neighborhood. Participants were 402 residents of supported housing programs who used mental health services in South Carolina. Hierarchical linear regression was utilized to determine which components of community life helped to explain variability in sense of community. In total, 214 participants reported that it is very important for them to feel a sense of community in their neighborhoods. Neighbor relations, neighborhood safety, neighborhood satisfaction, neighborhood tolerance for mental illness, and housing site type emerged as significant explanatory variables of sense of community. These findings have implications for interventions aimed at enhancing SOC and community integration for individuals with SMI.

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Section: Neighbor Relationsmentioning

confidence: 96%

Examining the Psychological Sense of Community for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Residing in Supported Housing Environments

Townley

Kloos

2010

Community Ment Health J

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“…The greater number and quality of these neighbor relations is predictive of a stronger bond to the neighborhood (McMillan and Chavis 1986). Neighboring has been found to be predictive of sense of community and ''rootedness'' in the neighborhood (Farrell et al 2004;Prezza et al 2001). When located in a setting perceived as safe and having resources for addressing needs, such neighboring experiences likely contribute to an opportunity structure in which persons can increase their capacities for connectedness (e.g., enjoying reciprocal social relationships) and citizenship (e.g., enjoying the rights and responsibilities of a democratic society) (Ware et al 2007(Ware et al , 2008.…”

Section: Predictors Of Neighborhood Social Climatementioning

confidence: 98%

“…According to Unger and Wandersman (1985), neighboring involves social interaction, symbolic interaction, and the attachment of individuals with people living around them. Neighbor social networks provide social support (e.g., asking for help), instrumental aid (e.g., borrowing or lending tools), and chances for emotional release (e.g., discussing personal problems with neighbors) (Farrell et al 2004;Prezza et al 2001). The greater number and quality of these neighbor relations is predictive of a stronger bond to the neighborhood (McMillan and Chavis 1986).…”

Section: Predictors Of Neighborhood Social Climatementioning

confidence: 99%

Investigating the Relationship Between Neighborhood Experiences and Psychiatric Distress for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

Kloos

Townley

2010

Adm Policy Ment Health

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The present study examined the relationships between how research participants experienced their neighborhood, their neighborhood social climate, and psychological well-being. Participants (n = 525) were residents of supported housing programs who used mental health services at one of 17 community mental health centers in South Carolina. Hierarchical regression and mediation analyses were employed to answer research questions. Results suggest that neighbor relations, perceptions of neighborhood safety, and neighborhood satisfaction were significantly associated with perceptions of neighborhood social climate; and neighborhood social climate accounted for a significant amount of the variance in psychiatric distress. Of particular interest, perceptions of neighborhood social climate fully mediated the relationship between the specific reported neighborhood experiences and psychiatric distress. These findings have implications for interventions and policy aimed at promoting integration of individuals with serious mental illness into community settings.

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“…The literature generally agrees that a strong "sense of community (SoC)" implies a healthy community and exhibits an extra-individual quality of emotional interconnectedness observed in collective lives [44] (p. 6). Some scholars also note that SoC is beneficial for the improvement of quality of life and social well-being, as well as life satisfaction [45,46]. All these major elements contribute to social sustainability.…”

Section: Cultivation Of Community Sensementioning

confidence: 99%

Towards Sustainable Neighborhoods: Challenges and Opportunities for Neighborhood Planning in Transitional Urban China

2018

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Unlike many developed countries where sustainable development has been implemented at neighborhood scale, sustainable planning research and action has still been concentrated at the national level and little has focused on the neighborhood level in China. This issue was highlighted by the demand of facilitating sustainable development and significant transition of the socio-political context, which made the development of neighborhood planning even more urgent and challenging. Hence, this study aims to identify the major challenges, particularly related to the institutional aspects, for adopting neighborhood planning in the local community in China. Comprehensive literature review was employed to demonstrate the crucial position of institutional elements in facilitating sustainable neighborhood development and planning. A comparative study of the common characteristics for adopting neighborhood planning in four different countries was conducted. Based on the characters, the possible barriers hindering the practice of neighborhood planning in China were proposed and then validated with the in-depth expert interviews. The results show that there is little support from national policy and local governance, ambiguous legislation on community public management, as well as inadequate public participation and a weak sense of community. Corresponding policy implications and recommendations are included to provide insight for planners and decision makers to better utilize neighborhood planning to achieve sustainable urban development.

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Neighborhoods and neighbors: Do they contribute to personal well‐being?

Cited by 247 publications

References 34 publications

Examining the Psychological Sense of Community for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Residing in Supported Housing Environments

Examining the Psychological Sense of Community for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness Residing in Supported Housing Environments

Investigating the Relationship Between Neighborhood Experiences and Psychiatric Distress for Individuals with Serious Mental Illness

Towards Sustainable Neighborhoods: Challenges and Opportunities for Neighborhood Planning in Transitional Urban China

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