ScholarWorks > HHS > Social Work > JSSW > Vol. 44 > Iss. 2 (2017)
Keywords
Longitudinal analysis, poverty, neighborhoods, race, social cohesion
Abstract
United States research concludes concentrations of Latinos/Latinas and African Americans have a negative impact on Neighborhood Social Cohesion (NSC); however, European research finds higher levels of NSC when controlling for measures of concentrated disadvantage. This study utilizes a longitudinal stratified random sample of 7,495 households in 430 Census Blocks within 10 United States cities that participated in the Making Connections Initiative. Results show higher NSC is associated with higher percentages of residents who are Latino/Latina, African American, and homeowners when controlling for measures of concentrated disadvantage. The study findings challenge the stigma associated with concentrations of racial minorities in neighborhoods.
Recommended Citation
Walker, Laurie A. and Brisson, Daniel
(2017)
"The Impact of Concentrations of African Americans and Latinos/Latinas on Neighborhood Social Cohesion in High Poverty United States Neighborhoods,"
The Journal of Sociology & Social Welfare: Vol. 44:
Iss.
2, Article 6.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.15453/0191-5096.3861
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