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American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract This study employs a schizocartographic approach to explore community narratives of space, memory, and violence in Kraaifontein, Cape Town. Through participants' accounts, ordinary places—gardens, shops, blocks, sports grounds, and streets—emerge as ambivalent geographies where trauma, resilience, and belonging intersect.
Guido Veronese +2 more
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Nature-positive initiatives have emerged as a promising strategy to make urban areas more biodiverse and liveable in the 21st century. There are, however, many gaps in our understanding of the motivations and mechanisms through which grassroots urban ...
Tang, Kean Seng +5 more
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Firearm carrying practices and motivations: A mixed methods study among adults and youth
American Journal of Community Psychology, EarlyView.Abstract The purpose of this participatory action, mixed methods research study was to identify motivations related to firearm carrying from a qualitative perspective, and then to use quantitative research to characterize the patterns of motivations around carrying.
Krista R. Mehari +5 more
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Cohesion Without Consensus: Attitudinal Profiles of Social Cohesion in Australia
Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Headline indicators of social cohesion in Australia have remained stable in recent years despite rising political polarisation and declining institutional trust worldwide. Yet recent protests and incidents of ethnically and politically motivated violence suggest that cohesion may be under strain. If cohesion is understood not as the pursuit of
John van Kooy
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Rooted Narratives: Environmental Humanities and the Cultural Imagination of Urban Greening
Urban greening and reforestation are increasingly recognized as essential strategies to combat climate change, mitigate urban heat islands, and restore ecological balance in cities.
Marianna Olivadese
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Volunteering, Crime and Secondary School Attendance: Evidence From Queensland
Australian Journal of Social Issues, EarlyView.ABSTRACT Student absenteeism is a critical issue in Australia and worldwide, with alarming declines in attendance rates further exacerbated by the COVID‐19 pandemic. While research has long highlighted the relevance of school and family factors, less is known about how the broader community context shapes attendance.
Matthias Kubler +5 more
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, 2019 Stewardship is essential for the survival of trees planted in challenging urban conditions and for reaching canopy cover goals and anticipated benefits.
Martin, Deborah G. +5 more
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Research on thermal environment simulation improvement of green infrastructure at urban block scale
All EarthAmid growing concerns over urban heat and climate change, urban planners are increasingly turning to green infrastructure to mitigate thermal stress in dense city environments.
Bo Shu +4 more
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Street greening is widely recognized as influencing resident well-being and housing prices, and street-view imagery provides a fine-grained data source for quantifying urban microenvironments.
Jun Wu +8 more
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, 2015 Optimisation of the benefits from urban forestry and greening to urban dwellers and the environment rests on proactive and appropriate management planning, implementation and resourcing.
Gumbo, Davison +3 more
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