Abstract:
Objectives were (a) to understand a community-informed narrative, as told by community members (CMs) and community partners (CPs), about the strengths, experiences, and perspectives of public housing communities; and (b) to analyze similarities and differences between CMs\' and CPs\' experiences and perspectives. Qualitative interviews were conducted with 22 CMs of public housing (ages 26-58, 100% female caregivers, 96% Black, 4% multiethnic) and 43 CPs (ages 28-78, 67.4% female, 81.4% Black and African American). Four themes were derived from the CM and CP interviews: (1) counters to public narratives, (2) disinvestment begets disinvestment, (3) community conditions should be better, and (4) community cohesion and connection. Findings from this study present community-centered narratives and experiences that were counter to stereotyped public narratives and could influence public perceptions and behavior to inform policy changes related to improving living conditions and supporting CMs in public and low-income housing communities.
摘要:
目标是(A)理解社区知情的叙述,正如社区成员(CM)和社区合作伙伴(CP)所说,关于优势,经验,和公共住房社区的观点;(b)分析CMs和CPs的经验和观点之间的异同。对22个公共住房管理员进行了定性访谈(年龄26-58岁,100%女性照顾者,96%黑色4%多种族)和43名CP(28-78岁,67.4%为女性,81.4%黑人和非洲裔美国人)。从CM和CP采访中得出四个主题:(1)反对公共叙述,(2)撤资导致撤资,(3)社区条件要好一点,(4)社区凝聚力和联系。这项研究的结果提出了以社区为中心的叙述和经验,这些叙述和经验与刻板的公共叙述背道而驰,并可能影响公众的观念和行为,从而为与改善公共和低收入住房社区的生活条件和支持CMs有关的政策变化提供信息。