Neighborhood Environment

Definition

Neighborhood environment refers to various physical and social factors within a specific geographical area where individuals live, including aspects such as safety, quality of housing, access to resources, community cohesion, and socio-economic status.

Related terms

Social Capital: Social capital refers to resources embedded within social networks such as trust, support systems, shared values/norms that individuals can access based on their social connections.

Socio-economic Status:

Socio-economic status (SES) refers to an individual's or family's position in society based on factors like income, education level, and occupation. It can influence access to resources and opportunities available within a neighborhood.

Community Cohesion: Community cohesion refers to the extent of connectedness and solidarity among individuals within a community. It includes factors like trust, shared values, cooperation, and participation in community activities.