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rdf:type
lifeskim:mentions
pubmed:issue
10
pubmed:dateCreated
2001-4-20
pubmed:abstractText
This paper explores the dynamics between poverty and exclusion; neighbourhood, and health and well being by considering the role of social networks and social capital in the social processes involved. It is based on qualitative research taking two deprived areas as exemplary case studies, and involving depth interviews with residents. Neighbourhood influences on networks and social capital were explored, network typologies developed reflecting structural and cultural aspects of individual's networks, and pathways implicated in health effects considered. The complexity of social capital is addressed. The role of three factors in influencing social networks and social capital are demonstrated: neighbourhood characteristics and perceptions; poverty and social exclusion, and social consciousness. Perceptions of inequality could be a source of social capital as well as demoralisation. Different network structures-dense and weak, homogeneous and heterogeneous- were involved in the creation of social capital and had implications for well being. Coping, enjoyment of life and hope are identified as benefits. Although participation in organisations was confirmed as beneficial, it is suggested that today's heterogeneous neighbourhoods also require regenerated local work opportunities to develop bridging ties necessary for the genesis of inclusive social capital and better health. Despite the capacity of social capital to buffer its harsher effects, the concept is not wholly adequate for explaining the deleterious effects of poverty on health and well being.
pubmed:language
eng
pubmed:journal
pubmed:citationSubset
IM
pubmed:status
MEDLINE
pubmed:month
May
pubmed:issn
0277-9536
pubmed:author
pubmed:issnType
Print
pubmed:volume
52
pubmed:owner
NLM
pubmed:authorsComplete
Y
pubmed:pagination
1501-16
pubmed:dateRevised
2004-11-17
pubmed:meshHeading
pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Adaptation, Psychological, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Adult, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Aged, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Anomie, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Attitude to Health, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Community Networks, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Consumer Participation, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Crime, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Fear, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Female, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Health Status, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Humans, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Interpersonal Relations, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-London, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Male, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Middle Aged, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Morale, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Needs Assessment, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Poverty, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Quality of Life, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Questionnaires, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Social Distance, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Social Support, pubmed-meshheading:11314847-Stress, Psychological
pubmed:year
2001
pubmed:articleTitle
Poor people, poor places, and poor health: the mediating role of social networks and social capital.
pubmed:affiliation
Department of Epidemiology and Public Health, Royal Free and University College Medical School, London, UK. v.cattell@public-health.ucl.ac.uk
pubmed:publicationType
Journal Article