The influence of leisure-based community activities on neighbourhood support and the social cohesion of communities in Spain

Txus Morata; Francisco José López Jiménez; Teresa Marzo; Eva Palasí

doi:10.1177/00208728211021144

The influence of leisure-based community activities on neighbourhood support and the social cohesion of communities in Spain

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Abstract

To analyse the effects of leisure-based community activities in improving neighbourhood support and social cohesion, data were collected in two neighbourhoods of Barcelona (Spain) through questionnaires and interviews. The results indicate that promoting neighbourhood support requires a different strategy from promoting participation in leisure-based activities aimed at developing social cohesion within a community. The study also suggests various useful strategies to strengthen the effects of leisure-based community activities. The strategies recommended revolve around networking, use of the public space, recognition of diversity and conflict management.

Original language	English
Pages (from-to)	568-584
Number of pages	17
Journal	International Social Work
Volume	66
Issue number	2
Early online date	21 Jun 2021
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.1177/00208728211021144
Publication status	Published - 31 Mar 2023

UN SDGs

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SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities

Keywords

Community action
leisure-based community activities
neighbourhood support
social cohesion
social support

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The influence of leisure-based community activities on neighbourhood support and the social cohesion of communities in Spain

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