Table 1 The adapted neighbourhood cohesion scale
How much do you agree with the following statements about your neighbourhood... | |
|---|---|
Item | Statement |
1 | Overall, I am attracted to living in this neighbourhood |
2 | I feel like I belong to this neighbourhood |
3 | I visit my friends in their homes |
4 | The friendships and associations I have with other people in my neighbourhood mean a lot to me |
5 | Given the opportunity, I would like to move out of this neighbourhood |
6 | If I need advice about something I could go to someone in my neighbourhood |
7 | I believe my neighbours would help in an emergency |
8 | I borrow things and exchange favours with my neighbours |
9 | I would be willing to work together with others on something to improve my neighbourhood |
10 | I plan to remain a resident of this neighbourhood for a number of years |
11 | I like to thing of myself as similar to the people who live in this neighbourhood |
12 | I rarely have a neighbour over to my house to visit |
13 | I regularly stop and talk with people in my neighbourhood |
14 | Living in this neighbourhood gives me a sense of community |
15 | Overall I think this is a good place to bring up children |