Neighbourhood social capital and adolescent self-reported wellbeing in New Zealand: A multilevel analysis

Looking on the bright side: An assessment of factors associated with adolescents’ happiness

“…This study, like most identified, concentrated on the positive domains that influence youth happiness. Other smaller studies have reported similar findings around family and social relationships (Aminzadeh et al, 2013;Nickerson & Nagle, 2004;Zimmerman & Salem, 1995). Similarly, good connections to school have previously been shown as important to happiness levels (Suldo & Huebner, 2006;Suldo, Shaffer, & Riley, 2008) along with regular exercise (Maton, 1990;Moljord, Moksnes, Eriksen, & Espnes, 2011;Piko & Keresztes, 2006) and meals with the family (Elgar, Craig, & Trites, 2012).…”

Neighbourhood characteristics and under-five mortality in Nigeria

“…Recent evidences have continued to underscore the importance of neighbourhood characteristics on health outcomes. Aminzadeh et al (2013) found an association between neighbourhood deprivation and wellbeing of young people. Unger (2013) observed that areas of broad economic and social disadvantage (due to overcrowding, substandard housing, poor water and sanitation) tend to have higher under-five mortality compared to socially and economically advantaged areas.…”

Social capital and the mental health of children in rural China with different experiences of parental migration

“…The existing literature provides quite convincing evidence of the association between community social capital and children's mental health (Caughyet al, 2003;Drukker et al, 2003;Elgar et al, 2010;Harpham et al, 2004). Drawing upon a sample of 9170 students in New Zealand, Aminzadeh et al (2013) found that students living in neighborhoods with higher levels of community social capital, especially higher levels of social cohesion and membership in community organizations, reported higher levels of wellbeing. Meltzer et al (2007) found an association between children's perception of neighborhood trustworthiness and safety and their mental health, using data of 3340 11 to 16-year-old children in Great Britain.…”