SOC364H1 Lecture Notes - Lecture 9: Group Cohesiveness, Unintended Consequences, Walkability

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Project on human development in chicago neighborhoods. Norms, worry about how others will look at you: social cohesion and trust. Broken windows (community survey: how much of a problem is . Litter, trash, broken glass, graffiti, deserted houses. Found a strong correlation between areas of concentrated disadvantage (lower income, higher income inequality, high unemployment, lower education level) and broken windows, premature mortality, collective efficacy. All-cause mortality associated with all variables except residential stability: collective efficacy buffered against relationship between concentrated disadvantage and premature mortality, social cohesion, support, and capital is important for health. Lower broken windows scores, collective efficacy was protective. Higher broken window scores, no effect of collective efficacy. Collective efficacy may be protective for health: constrain negative behaviors, improved social support, potential for physiological effects. Broken windows may discourage health: decreases physical activity due to concerns about safety. Potential for improving both conditions: zoning and housing codes, voluntary organizations, community development.

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