Table 1 HBSC questions regarding local area social environment and factors loadings of HBSC items regarding the neighborhood social environment (n = 3396)

1

Feel safe in local area

1 “always”- 4 “rarely or never”

.319

−.397

2

Local area is a good place to live

1 “yes, it is really good”-5 “no, it is not good at all”

.423

−.352

3

In the area where you live you can trust people around here

1 “agree”—5 “disagree a lot”

.691

4

People say “hello” and talk to each other in the streets in the area where you live

1 “agree”—5 “disagree a lot”

.665

5

It is safe for younger children to play outside in the area where you live

1 “agree”—5 “disagree a lot”

.596

6

There are good places to spend free time in the area where you live

1 “agree”—5 “disagree a lot”

.397

7

I could ask for help or favour from a neighbour in the area where you live

1 “agree”—5 “disagree a lot”

.675

8

Most people around here would try to take advantage of you if they got a chance in the area where you live

1 “agree”—5 “disagree a lot”

.385

9

In the area where you live are there are groups of young people who cause trouble

1 “lots”- 3 “none”

.809

10

In the area where you live are there are litter, broken glass or rubbish lying around

1 “lots”- 3 “none”

.769

11

In the area where you live are there are run-down houses or buildings

1 “lots”- 3 “none”

.619

4.30

1.47