Essays about: "socio-economic neighbourhoods"
Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words socio-economic neighbourhoods.
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1. Cultivating connections: exploring the impact of community garden on social cohesion : in a socio-economic disadvantaged neighbourhood in Sweden
University essay from SLU/Dept. of Urban and Rural DevelopmentAbstract : The study delves into the interplay between the social dynamics of the community garden space and broader socio-political forces, exploring how these factors mold practices and interactions within the community garden, thereby influencing social cohesion. Despite the apparent segregation, Tensta Garden serves as a catalyst, inspiring residents to construct relationships, actively participate, and cultivate connections and shared experiences. READ MORE
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2. Cultivating social sustainability through urban community gardens : Evaluating urban community gardens as a planning strategy to foster social sustainability in socio-economic vulnerable neighbourhoods
University essay from Linköpings universitet/Tema teknik och social förändringAbstract : Urban community gardens’ capability to yield aspects of social sustainability has been addressed in previous research. Nevertheless, further studies within this scientific field are requested for, exploring various socio-economic contexts and how such variables impact the outcomes of urban community garden initiatives. READ MORE
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3. The Role of Urban Planning in Counteracting Segregation: The Case of Pinelands, South Africa
University essay from Lunds universitet/Institutionen för arkitektur och byggd miljöAbstract : Segregation is a common phenomenon arising worldwide. Residential segregation has been shown to have several negative consequences for people living in less wealthy neighbourhoods, such as health-related setbacks and being less likely to cope with school. READ MORE
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4. A QUALITATIVE STUDY OF YOUNG PEOPLE'S EXPERIENCES WITH THE STREET GAMES ACADEMY PROGRAM
University essay from Göteborgs universitet/Institutionen för medicinAbstract : Disparities in educational attainment and performance by income, race, ethnicity, and immigrant status are prevalent in all countries including high-income countries like Sweden. Despite the available research on the potential of physical activity (PA) and tutoring interventions for improving educational performance among low-income students, it is countered by other research findings that suggest otherwise. READ MORE
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5. Revising the link between neighbourhoods and education: The case of well performing middle schools in Malmö
University essay from Lunds universitet/Sociologiska institutionen; Lunds universitet/SociologiAbstract : How do neighbourhoods affect life chances? This is a question that researchers have asked in different forms as early as the 50’s –and there is no shortage of papers exploring neighbourhood effects: how where we live affects our well-being or our participation in the labour market, our life expectancy or, in general, our life outcomes. Yet, there is less consensus than one would expect from a field that has been this active: mechanisms are not clearly defined, methodologies are often one-sided, theoretical concepts are outdated and sometimes harmful for communities and contextuality of most kinds is surprisingly rare. READ MORE
