Effects of cultural composition of neighborhoods on the use of private outside space in single-family detached dwellings

The purpose of this study was to investigate the effects of cultural composition of neighborhoods on the socially acceptable uses of private outside space surrounding a single-family detached dwelling. A sample of 198 households representing Blacks, Hispanics, and Whites, living in both culturally homogeneous and heterogeneous neighborhoods, were randomly selected from residential communities in Bryan-College Station, Texas. Relevant data were collected through face-to-face interview. Data were analyzed using Chi-square tests. Results of the analyses suggested that social acceptability of different uses of private outside space by various cultural groups are indeed affected by the cultural composition of a neighborhood.

Effects of cultural composition of neighborhoods on the use of private outside space in single-family detached dwellings Academic Article