Effect of a neighbourhood intervention on social cohesion in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 15806890 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Marisa Young (0000-0002-8880-7356, McMaster University, corresponding author), Erika Halapy (McMaster University), James R Dunn (0000-0003-1054-9956, St. Michael's Hospital) |
| Year | 2024 |
| Volume | 7 |
| Pages | 100217-100217 |
| Publication date | 2024-08-20 |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Wellbeing Space and Society (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 2666-5581 • E-ISSN: 2666-5581 |
| Publisher | Elsevier BV (PUBLISHER) |
| DOI | 10.1016/j.wss.2024.100217 |
| OpenAlex | W4403204829 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 2 |
| References cited | 30 |
Social cohesion is a key social resource that promotes collective wellbeing. • This study examined the effect of a neighbourhood-based intervention on social cohesion. • Using a prospective, controlled design, results showed some improvement. • These findings may inform urban policies and improve resident and community wellbeing. Place-based interventions are a widely used approach to redressing the consequences of concentrated neighbourhood poverty and urban segregation, but relatively few studies have examined the impact of such policies on an important social resource: social cohesion. Social cohesion is pivotal in providing a sense of community, fostering positive relationships among neighbours, and promoting collective well-being. This study examined the impact of a place-based intervention at the neighbourhood-level on social cohesion in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada using a quasi-experimental study with 881 intervention participants across six targeted neighbourhoods and 173 control participants. The findings suggest social cohesion increased in some of the intervention neighbourhoods compared to a control group of Hamilton residents untouched by the intervention. If confirmed by future investigations, these results could inform a re-focusing of place-based initiatives and a shift in their evaluation beyond health and economic impacts to provide greater focus on building durable community social assets like social cohesion
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| Citations per year | 2 |
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| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Highly cited | No |