Using residents and experts to evaluate the validity of areal wombling for detecting social boundaries: A small-scale feasibility study

Author:

Zhang Meng LeORCID,Piekut AnetaORCID,Rasool Zanib,Warden Lydia,Staples HenryORCID,Pryce Gwilym

Abstract

Several studies have explored the relationship between socially constructed neighbourhood boundaries (henceforth social boundaries) and ethnic tensions. To measure these relationships, studies have used area-level demographic data to predict the location of social boundaries and their characteristics. The most common approach uses areal wombling to locate neighbouring areas with large differences in residential characteristics. Areas with large differences (or higher boundary values) are used as a proxy for well-defined social boundaries. However, to date, the results of these predictions have never been empirically validated. This article presents results from a simple discrete choice experiment designed to test whether the areal wombling approach to boundary detection produces social boundaries that are recognisable to local residents and experts as such. We conducted a small feasibility trial with residents and experts in Rotherham, England. Our results shows that participants were more likely to recognise boundaries with higher boundary values as local community borders. We end with a discussion on the scalability of the design and suggest future improvements.

Funder

Nordforsk

University of Sheffield

Publisher

Public Library of Science (PLoS)

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