People's Perceptions of Their Neighbourhood and Community Involvement - Results From Social Capital Module of General Household Survey 2000

This report presents the findings from the social capital section of the General Household Survey 2000/01. This research was commissioned by the Health Development Agency to increase understanding of the social environment in which people live and the links to the health of the British population. The report looks at: the distribution of social capital indicators; the variation with respect to socio-demographic and geographic factors; and the interrelationship between different indicators. Data is presented on concepts of civic engagement, neighbourliness, social networks and support; and perceptions of the local area.

Summary

This report presents the findings from the social capital section of the General Household Survey 2000/01. This research was commissioned by the Health Development Agency to increase understanding of the social environment in which people live and the links to the health of the British population. The report looks at: the distribution of social capital indicators; the variation with respect to socio-demographic and geographic factors; and the interrelationship between different indicators. Data is presented on concepts of civic engagement, neighbourliness, social networks and support; and perceptions of the local area.

Product details

• Authors: Melissa Coulthard, Antony Morgan, NA NA, Office For National Statistics, Melissa Office for National Statistics Coulthard, Alison Walker
• Publisher: Palgrave UK
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 01.01.2008
• EAN: 9780116215512
• ISBN: 978-0-11-621551-2
• No. of pages: 100
• Subjects: Non-fiction book > Dictionaries, reference works; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political system; C, European Politics, European Union, Social Sciences, Methodology of the Social Sciences, Social research & statistics, EU (European Union), Palgrave Political & Intern. Studies Collection, European Union Politics, Sociological Methods