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Book ; Online: Nature, Place & People:Forging Connections through Neighbourhood Landscape Design

Tan, Puay Yok / Liao, Kuei-Hsien / Hwang, Yun Hye / Chua, Vincent

2018

Abstract: Neighbourhood landscapes are the quintessential forms of urban landscapes in most cities worldwide. They are pervasive, and hence experienced by the large majority of urban dwellers in their everyday life. More than parks, nature reserves or nature areas ...

Abstract	Neighbourhood landscapes are the quintessential forms of urban landscapes in most cities worldwide. They are pervasive, and hence experienced by the large majority of urban dwellers in their everyday life. More than parks, nature reserves or nature areas which are visited as destinations, neighbourhood landscapes provide the most immediate, frequent and convenient form of nature experienced by urban dwellers on a daily basis. They are also valuable as social spaces to bring residents together, foster social ties, and strengthen communities. Despite their importance, surprisingly little has been written to guide the planning and design of neighbourhood landscapes.This book is written for a specific purpose, to illustrate how the design of neighbourhood landscapes helps to deliver more benefits for urban dwellers and, at the same time, protect ecosystems that facilitate human well-being.- This is in turn important as the synergistic relationships between human well-being, quality of biophysical urban environment, and health of human-environment interactions fundamentally underpin urban sustainability. The authors emphasize the role neighbourhood landscapes play in forging connections between people and nature, people and people, and people and place. Most of all, the book highlights the role of focusing on people in this endeavour, as it is only when landscapes are appropriately designed, and when people recognize these benefits, that they become valued and protected as a community resource.This book is organized into two parts. Part 1 focuses on the conceptual foundations that underpin the neighbourhood landscape design guidelines being developed.- In this section, the authors describe the key concepts relating functions of neighbourhood landscapes to the key urban development goals of sustainability, liveability and reliance; how they can be represented in a framework; and how a synthesis of current knowledge of cities as socio-ecological systems helps to identify principles that can guide the designing of neighbourhood landscapes. Part 2 is more application focused, and is centred on neighbourhood landscape design guidelines inspired by the concept of ecosystem services. The guidelines consist of design approaches, practical strategies, design targets and performance monitoring indicators for tracking the performance of neighbourhood landscapes. The book is written for readers in academia and design practice, and anyone who has a role in shaping neighbourhood landscapes for the benefit of urban dwellers
Size	1 electronic resource (216 p.)
Publisher	World Scientific Publishing Co
Document type	Book ; Online
Note	English ; Open Access
HBZ-ID	HT020098356
ISBN	9789813236035 ; 9813236035
Database	ZB MED Catalogue: Medicine, Health, Nutrition, Environment, Agriculture

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Article ; Online: Social capital formation in high density urban environments: Perceived attributes of neighborhood green space shape social capital more directly than physical ones

Samsudin, Rosita / Tan, Puay Yok / Chua, Vincent

Landscape and Urban Planning. 2022 Nov., v. 227 p.104527-

2022

Abstract: The potential of neighborhood green spaces to add to community life and promote a better quality of urban living has been recognized. However, it remains unclear which aspects of green space, physical or perceived, best encourage this social capital ... ...

Abstract	The potential of neighborhood green spaces to add to community life and promote a better quality of urban living has been recognized. However, it remains unclear which aspects of green space, physical or perceived, best encourage this social capital formation. Particularly in the context of high-density urban environments, the relationship between urban green spaces and social capital remains poorly understood. This study examines their relationship in nine public housing estates in Singapore. The results show that perceived attributes of green space fostered higher levels of social capital than physical attributes. Of the perceptions analyzed, perceived sociability and perceived presence of human activities had the greatest effects on social capital. The findings suggest that physical attributes, such as the amount of green space, matter in shaping perceptions towards green space, which affects, in turn, the level of social capital fostered. In addition, typology of green space contributed to differences in the level of social capital: residents living in estates with distributed green spaces were generally associated with higher levels of social capital than residents living in estates with centralized green spaces. We, therefore, argue that design needs to consider how green spaces are perceived by residents and how they are spatially distributed, over and above the mere presence of green spaces alone.
Keywords	Singapore ; green infrastructure ; humans ; landscapes ; social capital ; Neighborhood green space ; Perceptions of green space ; High-density
Language	English
Dates of publication	2022-11
Publishing place	Elsevier B.V.
Document type	Article ; Online
ZDB-ID	742504-1
ISSN	1872-6062 ; 0169-2046
ISSN (online)	1872-6062
ISSN	0169-2046
DOI	10.1016/j.landurbplan.2022.104527
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Article: Separate Lives, Uncertain Futures: Does Covid-19 Align or Differentiate the Lives of Low- and Higher-Wage Young Workers?

Ng, Irene Y H / Tan, Zhi Han / Chua, Vincent / Cheong, Annie

Applied research in quality of life

2022 Volume 17, Issue 6, Page(s) 3349–3380

Abstract: With labour markets already polarised in industrialised economies, if Covid-19 worsens this polarity, young people could be more severely affected. This is because their entry into a post-pandemic economy has ramifications for their divergent or ... ...

Abstract	With labour markets already polarised in industrialised economies, if Covid-19 worsens this polarity, young people could be more severely affected. This is because their entry into a post-pandemic economy has ramifications for their divergent or convergent career trajectories far into the future. Therefore, on the premise that work life is central to quality of life, this article assesses the effects of low wage and Covid-19 on the psychological outlook of young people in Singapore. We found that Covid-19 did worsen polarisation. On average, higher wage workers telecommuted more and had more work, but low wage young workers bore the brunt of earnings loss and job disruption. Low wage respondents also experienced poorer psychological well-being, even after adverse child experiences, highest educational qualification and occupation type were controlled for. However, higher wage workers might be more psychologically affected by the Covid-19 impacts. This might be because low earning workers are more accustomed to employment instability. These findings suggest the urgency of policy attention to help low wage young workers recover from Covid-19.
Language	English
Publishing date	2022-06-01
Publishing country	Netherlands
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	2251932-4
ISSN	1871-2576 ; 1871-2584
ISSN (online)	1871-2576
ISSN	1871-2584
DOI	10.1007/s11482-022-10068-6
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Article: Categorical sources of varieties of network inequalities.

Chua, Vincent

Social science research

2013 Volume 42, Issue 5, Page(s) 1236–1253

Abstract: Dominant gender and ethnic groups do have more social capital than their less dominant counterparts, but there are variations in the types of social capital to which they have access. This study of Singapore finds that men have greater access than women ... ...

Abstract	Dominant gender and ethnic groups do have more social capital than their less dominant counterparts, but there are variations in the types of social capital to which they have access. This study of Singapore finds that men have greater access than women to forms of social capital such as ties to men, weak ties, and non-kin. By contrast, Chinese Singaporeans have greater access to forms of social capital such as ties to university graduates, private housing dwellers, Chinese, and weak ties, than do other ethnicities. These distinctive patterns of network inequalities are bound up with distinctive patterns of access to organizations such as schools, workplaces, and voluntary associations. The paper finds that network inequalities among gender and ethnic groups have more to do with barriers of entry to those organizations and less to do with social capital being added more efficaciously for some members. The paper underscores a need to better understand the complex intersections between ascriptive social categories, organizations, and social capital.
Language	English
Publishing date	2013-09
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article
ISSN	0049-089X
ISSN	0049-089X
DOI	10.1016/j.ssresearch.2013.04.002
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Article: How Do Singaporeans Connect? Ties Among Chinese, Malays, and Indians

Chua, Vincent

American behavioral scientist. , v. 59, no. 9

2015

Abstract: What social phenomena affect the pattern of intra- and inter-ethnic ties among Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Others in Singapore? I examine group size, ethnic solidarity, ethnic competition, and kinship as plausible explanations of inter-ethnic contact ... ...

Abstract	What social phenomena affect the pattern of intra- and inter-ethnic ties among Chinese, Malays, Indians, and Others in Singapore? I examine group size, ethnic solidarity, ethnic competition, and kinship as plausible explanations of inter-ethnic contact among 1,143 persons linked to 7,414 network members. I find a sizeable amount of inter-ethnic ties between Chinese and Malays. Group size is the major factor: As Chinese outnumber Malays 5.4 to 1 (76% to 14%), Malays have more opportunities for interethnic contact than do Chinese. Once the size of the two ethnic groups is accounted for, no other factor substantially affects Malay-Chinese inter-ethnic contact.
Keywords	group size ; kinship ; nationalities and ethnic groups ; Singapore
Language	English
Dates of publication	2015-08
Size	p. 1115-1128.
Publishing place	SAGE Publications
Document type	Article
ISSN	1552-3381
DOI	10.1177/0002764215580617
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Article: Social Networks in East and Southeast Asia I

Chua, Vincent / Wellman, Barry

American behavioral scientist. , v. 59, no. 8

National Characteristics, Institutions, Network Capital, and Guanxi

2015

Abstract: These articles examine social networks in the context of Asia. Their pages contain numerous examples showcasing the primacy of social context in the patterning, accumulation, role, and value of social networks and social capital. Network characteristics ... ...

Abstract	These articles examine social networks in the context of Asia. Their pages contain numerous examples showcasing the primacy of social context in the patterning, accumulation, role, and value of social networks and social capital. Network characteristics follow from national and institutional characteristics: In China, kinship networks are prominent all throughout the life course. Meanwhile, guanxi continues to be an important factor in the labor market and academic success of Chinese individuals, despite the shift from socialism to capitalism. In Japan, mutual monitoring among kin and coworkers make for a society based on strong ties. In Korea, voluntary associations are important communal spaces for meeting diverse contacts. In China’s neighborhoods, cooperation between neighbors coexists with social control from above to reinforce social hierarchy. The issue ends with a note about the importance of cultivating guanxi in organizations and in everyday life.
Keywords	academic achievement ; capitalism ; kinship ; labor market ; monitoring ; social capital ; social networks ; socialism ; China ; Japan ; Korean Peninsula ; South East Asia
Language	English
Dates of publication	2015-07
Size	p. 903-913.
Publishing place	SAGE Publications
Document type	Article
ISSN	1552-3381
DOI	10.1177/0002764215580585
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Article: Social Networks in East and Southeast Asia II

Chua, Vincent / Wellman, Barry

American behavioral scientist. , v. 59, no. 9

Labor Migration, Opportunity, Social Media, and Well-Being

2015

Abstract: This second issue continues our study of social networks and social capital in East and Southeast Asia. The articles show both similarities and differences in how each country’s social contexts significantly affect the nature of their social networks. ... ...

Abstract	This second issue continues our study of social networks and social capital in East and Southeast Asia. The articles show both similarities and differences in how each country’s social contexts significantly affect the nature of their social networks. The articles consistently show an Asian version of networked individualism, based on close kinship and friendship, hierarchies, strong work ethics, frequent travel, and digital media. In Thai villages, migrants send remittances to family members back home to honor broader village networks and norms. In China, migrants who come from wealthier village families have larger friendship networks in cities. In Hong Kong, cultural differences such as language limit social interactions between Mainland Chinese and Hong Kong students. In Singapore, population characteristics substantially affect inter-ethnic contact. While social norms circumscribe behavior on Twitter in Japan, Sina Weibo in China is a more chaotic space with much fraudulent practice. In Taiwan, online and offline networks combine to affect participation in voluntary associations. In China and Singapore, authoritative contacts and weak ties increase as well as reduce personal well-being.
Keywords	cities ; cultural differences ; interpersonal relationships ; kinship ; professional ethics ; social behavior ; social capital ; social networks ; students ; travel ; villages ; China ; Japan ; Singapore ; Taiwan
Language	English
Dates of publication	2015-08
Size	p. 1055-1065.
Publishing place	SAGE Publications
Document type	Article
ISSN	1552-3381
DOI	10.1177/0002764215580586
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Article: Social Ties, Communication Channels, and Personal Well-Being

Wang, Hua / Chua, Vincent / Stefanone, Michael A

American behavioral scientist. , v. 59, no. 9

A Study of the Networked Lives of College Students in Singapore

2015

Abstract: In this study, we analyze the personal networks of 379 college students in Singapore to explore the social affordances of traditional and new channels in communicating with different types of social relationships and their associations with personal well- ...

Abstract	In this study, we analyze the personal networks of 379 college students in Singapore to explore the social affordances of traditional and new channels in communicating with different types of social relationships and their associations with personal well-being. Results suggest communication channels play a complex role in how strong and weak ties are related to personal well-being. On one hand, face-to-face communication, landlines, mobile phones, text messaging, and social network sites are associated with the strong ties that boost personal well-being. On the other hand, mobile phones, text messaging, social network sites, and video chat (but not face-to-face or landline communication) are associated with weak ties and personal well-being. This study contributes to the literature in two ways. First, we show that strong and weak ties are both important to the personal well-being of college students in Singapore; second, we show how different communication channels are associated with different kinds of social ties. Mobile and social media play a critical role in these social ties.
Keywords	college students ; mobile telephones ; social networks ; Singapore
Language	English
Dates of publication	2015-08
Size	p. 1189-1202.
Publishing place	SAGE Publications
Document type	Article
ISSN	1552-3381
DOI	10.1177/0002764215580590
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Article ; Online: Ethnic differences in suicide behavior in Singapore.

Mak, Kwok-Kei / Ho, Cyrus S H / Chua, Vincent / Ho, Roger C M

Transcultural psychiatry

2015 Volume 52, Issue 1, Page(s) 3–17

Abstract: This study examined the ethnic differences in stressors, risk, and protective factors among people who attempted suicide in Singapore. A retrospective chart review of 626 attempted suicide cases at a hospital in Singapore between 2004 and 2006 collected ... ...

Abstract	This study examined the ethnic differences in stressors, risk, and protective factors among people who attempted suicide in Singapore. A retrospective chart review of 626 attempted suicide cases at a hospital in Singapore between 2004 and 2006 collected information on diagnosis according to DSM-IV-TR criteria. Chi-square tests was used to compare the sociodemographic characteristics, stressors, risk factors, and protective factors among Chinese, Malay, Indian, and other ethnic groups. Logistic regression was used to determine the odds ratios of having two or more stressors, risk factors, or protective factors for the four ethnic groups. Women were more likely than men to attempt suicide, although they also were more likely to have two or more suicide protective factors than men. In general, older people were more likely to have two or more suicide risk factors than the younger groups. Ethnic differences were found in history of psychiatric illnesses and unemployment among the risk factors, and for most of the protective factors, but none of the stressors. Indians were more likely to have two or more protective factors than were Chinese (OR of 7.74, 95% CI [1.04, 8.72]. Future suicide prevention programs should target young adults and strengthen the protective factors among different ethnic groups.
MeSH term(s)	Adult ; Asian Continental Ancestry Group/psychology ; Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Disorders ; Female ; Humans ; Logistic Models ; Male ; Mental Disorders/classification ; Mental Disorders/ethnology ; Protective Factors ; Retrospective Studies ; Risk Factors ; Sex Factors ; Singapore ; Suicide, Attempted/ethnology ; Unemployment/statistics & numerical data ; Young Adult
Language	English
Publishing date	2015-02
Publishing country	England
Document type	Journal Article
ZDB-ID	1378978-8
ISSN	1461-7471 ; 1363-4615
ISSN (online)	1461-7471
ISSN	1363-4615
DOI	10.1177/1363461514543545
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Article: Personal communities as sources of social support.

Chua, Vincent / Madej, Julia / Wellman, Barry

The Canadian journal of nursing research = Revue canadienne de recherche en sciences infirmieres

2009 Volume 41, Issue 3, Page(s) 11–17

MeSH term(s)	Internet ; Residence Characteristics ; Social Justice ; Social Support
Language	English
Publishing date	2009-09
Publishing country	United States
Document type	Journal Article ; Research Support, Non-U.S. Gov't
ZDB-ID	1036826-7
ISSN	1705-7051 ; 0844-5621
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