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The Association Between Seeing People Walk and Neighborhood Social Cohesion
Rosenda Murillo1, Darleesa Doss2, Jocelyn Yanez1
1University of Houston, Houston, TX.
Health Behavior and Policy Review
|November 22, 2019
Summary
Seeing people walk frequently near home is linked to greater neighborhood social cohesion. This association differs across racial and ethnic groups, suggesting varied community impacts.
Area of Science:
- Public Health
- Sociology
- Urban Studies
Background:
- Neighborhood social cohesion is vital for community well-being.
- Understanding factors influencing social cohesion is crucial for public health interventions.
- Visual cues of pedestrian activity may signal a more engaged community.
Purpose of the Study:
- To investigate the relationship between observing pedestrian activity and neighborhood social cohesion.
- To determine if this association differs among racial and ethnic groups.
Main Methods:
- Utilized cross-sectional data from the 2015 National Health Interview Survey.
- Analyzed data from a diverse adult population including Latino, non-Latino White, non-Latino Black, and non-Latino Asian individuals (N = 33,099).
- Employed multinomial logistic regression models to assess associations.
Main Results:
- Individuals who saw people walking daily or every 2-3 days were more likely to report medium levels of neighborhood social cohesion compared to low levels.
- The observed association between pedestrian visibility and social cohesion varied significantly by race/ethnicity.
Conclusions:
- Increased frequency of observing others walking in the neighborhood may foster higher levels of social cohesion.
- Findings highlight the potential role of visible community engagement in building social cohesion.
- Racial and ethnic differences in this association warrant further investigation.
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