A Study of Resiliency In Communities

1999
ISBN: 0-662-27676-0
Cat. No.: H39-470/1999E

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Table of Contents

• Acknowledgements
• Executive Summary
• Introduction
• Framework and Guiding the Study
• Methodology
• Profile of Participants
• The Findings
• Risk Factors
  • Economic Disadvantage and Unemployment
  • Communal Apathy and Anger
  • Low Participation in Community Process and Development
  • Cultural Barriers
  • Low Literacy/Education Levels
  • Geographic Isolation
  • Social Isolation
• Protective Factors
  • Community Connectedness
  • Social Support
  • Community Involvement and Participation
  • Educational/Retraining Services and Opportunities
  • Communal Coping
• Positive Outcomes
  • Economic Growth
  • Community Outlook/Tone
  • Community Organizations and Community Development
  • Physical Health Status of Residents
  • Health Behaviour of Residents
  • Health Services
• Negative Outcomes
  • Mental Health Status of Residents
  • Communal Inaction
  • Lack of Coordination of Community Organizations
• Discussion
• Recommendations
• References
• Appendices
  • Appendix A: Surviving and Thriving: Resiliency in the Crowsnest Pass
  • Appendix B: Interview Guide
  • Appendix C: Focus Group Guide
• List of Figures and Tables
  • Figure 1: Framework of Community Resilience
  • Figure 2: Revised Framework of Community Resilience
  • Table 1: Sample Size
  • Table 2: Gender
  • Table 3: Age
  • Table 4: Employment Status
  • Table 5: Length of Time in the Community
  • Table 6: Participation in Community Organizations
  • Table 7: Risk and Protective Factors and Outcomes Related to Community Resiliency