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Perceptions of Quality Life in Hamilton’s Neighbourhood Hubs: A Qualitative Analysis

Abstract

This paper examines perceptions of quality of life in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada from the perspective of residents and key community stakeholders. A series of eight focus groups were conducted. Six sessions were held with residents of neighbourhood “hubs”, areas characterized by high levels of poverty. The following themes were highlighted as significant to neighbourhood quality of life: (1) housing quality and affordability (2) diversity and …

Authors

Eby J; Kitchen P; Williams A

Journal

Social Indicators Research, Vol. 108, No. 2, pp. 299–315

Publisher

Springer Nature

Publication Date

September 2012

DOI

10.1007/s11205-012-0067-z

ISSN

0303-8300