Analysis

Structure of the Questionnaire: The Perceived Neighborhood Scale (PNS) consists of several subscales that analyze different dimensions of the neighborhood, such as:
Social cohesion
Safety
Accessibility to resources
Cleanliness
Social infrastructure
Items of the Questionnaire: The questions are related to residents’ experiences and perceptions of their neighborhood and include statements with which respondents indicate their level of agreement or disagreement on a Likert scale.
Data Collection: The questionnaire can be administered either in paper form or electronically and is completed by neighborhood residents.

Purpose

The main purpose of the PNS is to record and analyze residents’ perceptions of their neighborhood, contributing to the understanding of the social and environmental factors that influence quality of life in a community. Specifically:
Assessment of Social Indicators: Recording social cohesion, sense of community, and perception of safety.
Improvement of Infrastructure: Identifying areas that need improvement regarding cleanliness, accessibility, and social infrastructure.
Policy Design: Providing data to local authorities and organizations for the planning and implementation of neighborhood improvement programs.

Scoring

The PNS is usually scored using a 5-point Likert scale, where responses range from 1 (strongly disagree) to 5 (strongly agree). Each subscale of the questionnaire is scored separately, and the total scores are combined to give an overall picture of residents’ perceptions.
Data Processing: The collected data are analyzed using statistical methods to draw conclusions.
Interpretation of Results: The results are interpreted to understand the community’s overall perception of their neighborhood and to identify possible trends or patterns.
The analysis of results can lead to specific recommendations for improvements or interventions aimed at enhancing the quality of life and well-being of neighborhood residents.

References

Martinez, M. L., Black, M., & Starr, R. H. (2002). Factorial structure of the Perceived Neighborhood Scale (PNS): A test of longitudinal invariance. Journal of Community Psychology, 30(1), 23–43.