Factor analysis of neighbourhood quality index
| Mean (SD) | Factor loading | Variance explained (%) | Cronbach α | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| *Higher scores indicate lower perceived neighbourhood quality (see text). | ||||
| Factor 1: Perceived social capital | 17.98 (5.55)* | 38.3 | 0.84 | |
| Participating in activities together | 2.66 (1.00) | 0.58 | ||
| Greeting each other | 1.88 (1.47) | 0.47 | ||
| Mutual concern for each other | 2.00 (0.87) | 0.78 | ||
| Providing assistance during an emergency | 2.13 (0.92) | 0.79 | ||
| Being able to find somebody to talk with when in need | 2.61 (0.97) | 0.72 | ||
| Maintaining public hygiene in the neighbourhood | 2.33 (0.91) | 0.64 | ||
| Solving problems altogether | 2.33 (0.92) | 0.71 | ||
| Feeling happy with the neighbourhood | 2.10 (0.83) | 0.54 | ||
| Factor 2: Perceived security | 9.20 (2.92)* | 9.4 | 0.78 | |
| Quiet and peaceful environment | 2.26 (0.97) | 0.70 | ||
| Spacious and roomy environment | 2.25 (0.92) | 0.68 | ||
| Order and good public security in this neighbourhood | 2.41 (0.94) | 074 | ||
| Feeling safe in this neighbourhood | 2.31 (0.91) | 0.70 | ||
| Factor 3: Adequacy of services and facilities | 6.44 (2.18)* | 7.1 | 0.67 | |
| Adequate lighting | 2.14 (0.91) | 0.67 | ||
| Convenient transportation | 2.04 (0.91) | 0.79 | ||
| Adequate public facilities | 2.27 (1.00) | 0.65 | ||
| Overall score | 33.58 (8.82)* | |||
| (median 33, range 15–57) | ||||
| Variance explained (%) | 54.8 | |||