Is there a link between rates of common mental disorder and deficits in social capital in Gospel Oak, London? Results from a qualitative study

TY - JOUR

T1 - Is there a link between rates of common mental disorder and deficits in social capital in Gospel Oak, London? Results from a qualitative study

AU - Whitley, R

AU - Prince, M

PY - 2005/9

Y1 - 2005/9

N2 - Previous research in Gospel Oak indicates high-rates of common mental disorder. This paper explores how far deficits in social capital may be linked to these rates. Interviews, focus groups and participant observation were conducted to assess social capital in Gospel Oak from the phenomenological experience of residents. The data suggested that most residents perceived the neighbourhood to be rich in well-developed facilities, services and associational activity. Residents also generally expressed satisfaction with local trust and reciprocity. The results do not support the hypothesis that rates of common mental disorder in Gospel Oak are linked to deficits in social capital. Compositional factors may be more important in accounting for these rates. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

AB - Previous research in Gospel Oak indicates high-rates of common mental disorder. This paper explores how far deficits in social capital may be linked to these rates. Interviews, focus groups and participant observation were conducted to assess social capital in Gospel Oak from the phenomenological experience of residents. The data suggested that most residents perceived the neighbourhood to be rich in well-developed facilities, services and associational activity. Residents also generally expressed satisfaction with local trust and reciprocity. The results do not support the hypothesis that rates of common mental disorder in Gospel Oak are linked to deficits in social capital. Compositional factors may be more important in accounting for these rates. (c) 2004 Elsevier Ltd. All rights reserved

U2 - 10.1016/j.healthplace.2004.05.002

DO - 10.1016/j.healthplace.2004.05.002

M3 - Article

VL - 11

SP - 237

EP - 248

JO - HEALTH AND PLACE

JF - HEALTH AND PLACE

IS - 3

ER -