Search for dissertations about: "neighbourhood effect"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 43 swedish dissertations containing the words neighbourhood effect.

  2. 1. Phantom of the Neighbourhood : Longitudinal Studies on Area-based Conditions and Individual Outcomes

    Author : Lars Brännström; Sten-Åke Stenberg; Tomas Korpi; Björn Halleröd; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Neighbourhood effects; Contextual effects; Residential segregation; Sweden; Sociology; Sociologi;

    Abstract : This dissertation consists of three self-contained but interrelated empirical studies focusing on theoretical, empirical and political questions in the multidisciplinary field of neighbourhood effect research. Along with a comprehensive introductory essay, each study addresses questions concerning the potential influence of neighbourhood characteristics on individual social and economic outcomes at different life stages. READ MORE

  4. 2. What's neighbourhood got to do with it? : the influence of neighbourhood context on crime and reactions to crime

    Author : Caroline Mellgren; Malmö högskola; []
    Keywords : Multilevel; Fear of crime; Reactions to crime; Crime prevention; Sweden; Neighbourhood effects; Crime;

    Abstract : The overarching aim of this thesis is to contribute to an increased understanding of how the neighbourhood context acts to influence individual reactions to crime. The general framework is that the social and physical make-up of residential neighbourhoods influences individuals, over and above individual background characteristics. READ MORE

  5. 3. Residential Mobility and Neighbourhood Effects: A Holistic Approach

    Author : Lina Hedman; Roger Andersson; Irene Molina; Ronald van Kempen; Uppsala universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; neighbourhood effect; residential mobility; selection; method; bias; Social and Economic Geography; Kulturgeografi;

    Abstract : The number of studies estimating neighbourhood effects has increased rapidly during the last two decades. Although results from these studies vary, a majority find at least small effects. READ MORE

  6. 4. Essays on Ethnic Segregation and Economic Outcomes

    Author : Emma Neuman; Mats Hammarstedt; Lina Aldén; Oskar Nordström Skans; Linnéuniversitetet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Ethnic segregation; tipping behaviour; neighbourhood effect; labour market outcomes; Economics; Nationalekonomi;

    Abstract : Essay 1: This paper studies tipping behaviour in the residential mobility of the native population inSweden between 1990 and 2007. Using regression discontinuity methods, we find that thegrowth in native population in a neighbourhood discontinuously drops once aneighbourhood’s immigrant share exceeds the identified tipping point. READ MORE

  7. 5. Networks and Success : Access and Use of Social Capital among Young Adults in Sweden

    Author : Anton B. Andersson; Martin Hällsten; Jens Rydgren; Yaojun Li; Stockholms universitet; []
    Keywords : SAMHÄLLSVETENSKAP; SOCIAL SCIENCES; Social capital; labour market; housing market; young adults; social class; immigration background; neighbourhood; Sociology; sociologi;

    Abstract : The thesis explores the role of social capital in shaping inequality among young adults. Social capital is defined as resources embedded in a social network and the thesis investigates differences in access to social capital, and the effects in the labor market and the housing market. READ MORE