<p> This study aims to examine the relationship between individual
characteristics and response to community mental health facilities.
Four sets of factors are considered: demographic characteristics,
socio-economic characteristics, locational characteristics and
individuals' sets of beliefs. Only the last factor, beliefs, which
includes attitudes toward mental illness and religious beliefs, exhibits
strong and consistent relationships to attitudes toward community mental
health facilities. Weaker relationships are observed with the demographic
and socio-economic variables. </p> <p> The results of the study provide implications for both the development of theory and planning policy. Theoretically, the link
between community characteristics and reactions to facilities is
established. From the empirical evidence, tangible policy considerations
to aid the effective location of facilities are suggested. These
concern zoning legislation as well as methods of identifying potential
"acceptor" and "rejector" -neighbourhoods. Finally, directions for
further research are suggested. </p> / Thesis / Bachelor of Arts (BA)
| Identifer | oai:union.ndltd.org:mcmaster.ca/oai:macsphere.mcmaster.ca:11375/19938 |
| Date | 04 1900 |
| Creators | Pulcins, Indra |
| Contributors | Taylor, S. M., Geography |
| Source Sets | McMaster University |
| Language | English |
| Detected Language | English |
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