Spatial distribution and temporal trends in social fragmentation in England, 2001-2011: a national study.

ABSTRACT: OBJECTIVE:Social fragmentation is commonly examined in epidemiological studies of mental illness as high levels of social fragmentation are often found in areas with high prevalence of mental illness. In this study, we examine spatial and temporal patterns of social fragmentation and its underlying indicators in England over time. SETTING:Data for social fragmentation and its underlying indicators were analysed over the decennial Censuses (2001-2011) at a small area geographical level (mean of 1500 people). Degrees of social fragmentation and temporal changes were spatially visualised for the whole of England and its 10 administrative regions. Spatial clustering was quantified using Moran's I; changes in correlations over time were quantified using Spearman's ranking correlation. RESULTS:B

SUBMITTER: Grigoroglou C 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC6347895 | biostudies-literature | 2019 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature