Title |
Measuring the impact of spatial network layout on community social cohesion: a cross-sectional study
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Published in |
International Journal of Health Geographics, April 2014
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DOI | 10.1186/1476-072x-13-11 |
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Authors |
Crispin H V Cooper, David L Fone, Alain J F Chiaradia |
Abstract |
There is now a substantial body of research suggesting that social cohesion, a collective characteristic measured by the levels of trust, reciprocity and formation of strong social bonds within communities, is an important factor in determining health. Of particular interest is the extent to which factors in the built environment facilitate, or impede, the development of social bonds. Severance is a characteristic of physical environments which is hypothesized to inhibit cohesion. In the current study we test a number of characteristics of spatial networks which could be hypothesized to relate either to severance, or directly to community cohesion. Particular focus is given to our most promising variable for further analysis (Convex Hull Maximum Radius 600 m). |
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Members of the public | 1 | 100% |
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United Kingdom | 1 | <1% |
Spain | 1 | <1% |
Unknown | 148 | 99% |
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Researcher | 30 | 20% |
Student > Master | 28 | 19% |
Student > Ph. D. Student | 25 | 17% |
Student > Bachelor | 11 | 7% |
Student > Doctoral Student | 8 | 5% |
Other | 18 | 12% |
Unknown | 30 | 20% |
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Social Sciences | 29 | 19% |
Arts and Humanities | 11 | 7% |
Engineering | 11 | 7% |
Medicine and Dentistry | 10 | 7% |
Design | 9 | 6% |
Other | 42 | 28% |
Unknown | 38 | 25% |