Neighbourhoods and Social Cohesion: Why Neighbourhoods Still Matter

Q2 Social Sciences
Sebastian Kurtenbach
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Abstract

This study analyses the connection between neighbourly relations and social cohesion. These concepts obviously overlap to a certain degree, but it is not clear how they are related. The crucial questions are if and how neighbourly relations can promote social cohesion. To answer this, a qualitative study based on interviews (n = 4 0) was conducted to examine neighbourly relations in two urban districts in Germany. Both districts are characterized by high levels of social segregation and cultural diversity but differ from each other in terms of the extent of resident turnover, the availability of local social service organizations, and their respective urban development profiles. The results show that there is a close connection between residents' perceptions of social cohesion and inclination for social participation in the neighbourhood. Local social service organizations and associations can play a critical role in facilitating the social encounters that create such perceptions. Basically, neighbourly relationships are influenced by the local conditions, especially by the extent of fluctuation but also by neighbourly behaviour, which promotes social cohesion at the neighbourhood level.
邻里关系与社会凝聚力:为什么邻里关系仍然重要
本研究分析了邻里关系与社会凝聚力之间的联系。这些概念显然有一定程度的重叠,但它们之间的关系并不清楚。关键问题是睦邻关系能否以及如何促进社会凝聚力。为了回答这个问题,我们进行了一项基于访谈的定性研究(n = 4 0),以考察德国两个城区的邻里关系。这两个区的特点都是社会隔离和文化多样性程度较高,但在居民流动程度、当地社会服务组织的可用性以及各自的城市发展概况方面却各不相同。研究结果表明,居民对社会凝聚力的看法与对社区社会参与的倾向之间存在密切联系。当地的社会服务组织和协会可以发挥关键作用,促进社会交往,从而产生这种看法。从根本上说,邻里关系受当地条件的影响,特别是受波动程度的影响,但也受邻里行为的影响,而邻里行为则会促进邻里层面的社会凝聚力。
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Built Environment
Built Environment Social Sciences-Urban Studies
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