Perceived Neighborhood Scale – PNS

How likely is it that you could ask a neighbor to loan you a few dollars or some food?

How likely is it that a neighbor could ask you to borrow a few dollars or some food?

How likely is it that you get help from a neighbor (e.g., watch your place if you're away, take care of your child when you're sick)?

How likely is it that you help a neighbor (e.g., watching their place if they're away, taking care of their child if they are sick)?

How often do you greet your neighbors when you see them?

How often do you casually visit with neighbors, either going over to their place or their coming over to yours?

How often do you go to neighborhood activities (e.g., church fair, neighborhood meetings, sports events)?

How often do you exchange/share child care with a neighbor?

How often do you talk to neighbors who are also parents?

There are people I can rely on among my neighbors

People trust each other in my neighborhood

I feel I belong in my neighborhood

I care about what my neighbors think of my actions (e.g., how I dress, how I treat my child)

I feel close to some of my neighbors

People in my neighborhood are usually warm and friendly

We help each other out in my neighborhood

My neighborhood is a good place to live

My neighborhood has been getting worse recently

I have good access to public transportation in my neighborhood

The building and yards in my neighborhood are really run down

I would move out of my neighborhood if I could

I have easy access to a telephone (e.g., pay phone close by, neighbor with phone, etc.)

There is a good place (e.g., playground) for children to play in my neighborhood

My neighborhood is a good place to raise a family

It's safe for my child to play outside

There are troublemakers hanging around in my neighborhood

There is public drinking in my neighborhood

There is open drug abuse/dealing in my neighborhood

It's safe to walk alone in my neighborhood at night

Some friends and relatives don't visit me at home because they don't feel safe

People are scared of being robbed in my neighborhood

People are scared of being raped in my neighborhood

People are scared of being mugged in my neighborhood

People are scared of being murdered in my neighborhood