Associations between neighbourhood social cohesion and subjective well-being in two different informal settlement types in Delhi, India: a quantitative cross-sectional study.

ABSTRACT:

Objectives

To evaluate the relationships between neighbourhood cohesion and subjective well-being (SWB) in two different informal settlement types.

Design

Cross-sectional analysis of a community-based survey.

Setting

Communities in two districts, Sanjay Colony, Okhla Phase II and Bhalswa in Delhi, India.

Participants

328 residents in Bhalswa and 311 from Sanjay Colony.

Measurements

Neighbourhood social cohesion scale measured on an 18-point scale and the SWB scale made up of four subjective measures-hedonic, eudaemonic, evaluative and freedom of choice. Sociodemographic characteristics and trust were used as covariates.

Results

In both neighbourhood types there was a statistically significant positive bivariate correlation between neighbourhood co

SUBMITTER: Humble S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10580277 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature