Scale Overview
The Neighborhood/Block Conditions Scale was developed by Douglas D. Perkins, Paul Florin, Richard C. Rich (1990). It is designed to measure Perceived neighborhood problems and safety. The scale is intended for use with Neighborhood residents / Adults.
Scale Structure
This instrument consists of 13 items organized into 2 factors/subscales: Sense of safety, Neighborhood conditions.
| Factor / Subscale |
Items |
N |
| Sense of safety |
9,10,12 |
3 |
| Neighborhood conditions |
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,11,13 |
10 |
Response Format
Respondents rate each item using a custom response format.
Response anchors: 1 = No problem, 2 = A minor problem, 3 = A serious problem.
Scoring
Item scores are averaged to produce a mean score.
Total scores range from 1 to 3. Interpretation guidelines:
- Low level of perceived neighborhood problems: 1 – 1
- Moderate level of perceived neighborhood problems: 1 – 2
- High level of perceived neighborhood problems: 2 – 3
Psychometric Properties
Internal Consistency: The scale has demonstrated good to excellent internal consistency with reported Cronbach’s alpha values of Not specified in source text.
Administration
The scale is self-administered and typically takes approximately 5 minutes to complete. It can be administered individually or in group settings. No special training is required for administration.