Using Geographic Information Systems to Solve Community Problems

2005 ◽  
pp. 2978-2985
Author(s):  
Jane L. Garb ◽  
Richard B. Wait
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Local Area ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Level Data ◽  
Local Problems ◽  
Health And Well Being

This article describes how the technology of geographic information systems (GIS) can be used as a tool to integrate various types of community-level data to address local problems. The purpose of the article is to present an approach that can be replicated by others. This approach is based on community-wide collaborative sharing of resources, data, and research applications with an aim to enhance the health and well-being of the local area population. Although the example used relates to health, the approach can be used to deal with any “event” or series of events in the community.

scholarly journals Environment and Resident Perception: Using Geographic Information Systems and Survey Methods

2020 ◽  
Vol 35 (2) ◽  
Author(s):  
Sabina Deitrick ◽  
Scott Beach ◽  
Ellen Kinnee ◽  
Meg Streiff
Keyword(s):  
Information Systems ◽  
Spatial Analysis ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Survey Methods ◽  
Well Being ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Neighborhood Environment ◽  
Objective Measures ◽  
Subjective Well Being ◽  
Neighborhood Conditions

This paper examines the relationship between subjective measures of quality of life in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and objective measures of neighborhood environment using Geographic Information Systems. The research analyzes differences in participant perceptions of health and environment by combining spatial cluster analysis with survey methods to understand the spatial context of subjective well-being. Environmental Justice Areas are used as objective measures of socio-economic differences in the spatial analysis. The results found significant statistical differences as well as spatial clustering of survey responses and contribute to recent research analyzing subjective well-being through spatial analysis of objectively measured neighborhood conditions.

scholarly journals Strengthening community-level understanding of and responses to intimate partner violence using geographic information systems (GIS)

2016 ◽  
Vol 8 (3) ◽  
pp. 197-211 ◽  
Author(s):  
Christine Murray ◽  
Rick Bunch ◽  
Eleazer D. Hunt
Keyword(s):  
Intimate Partner Violence ◽  
Information Systems ◽  
Geographic Information Systems ◽  
Partner Violence ◽  
Intimate Partner ◽  
Geographic Information ◽  
Community Level ◽  
Future Research ◽  
Content Type ◽  
Practical Implications

Purpose – Recently, there has been increased attention to community- and neighborhood-level influences on rates and experiences of intimate partner violence (IPV). The purpose of this paper is to describe the use of geographic information systems (GIS) to geographically analyze these influences in order to enhance community-level understanding of and responses to IPV. Design/methodology/approach – The authors review existing literature supporting the needs for this level of analysis, and then they present eight steps for researchers and practitioners to use when applying GIS to analyze IPV. Findings – This is a conceptual paper. Research limitations/implications – This paper offers researchers and practitioners suggested strategies for using GIS analyses to examine community-level influences on IPV in future research. Practical implications – The practical implications of using GIS analyses are discussed, including ways that the findings of these analyses can be used to enhance community-level resources to prevent and respond to IPV. Social implications – This innovative, interdisciplinary approach offers new insights into understanding and addressing IPV at a community level. Originality/value – To date, there has been minimal research used to apply GIS analyses to the problem of IPV in communities. This paper presents a framework for future researchers and practitioners to apply this methodology to expand on community-level understanding of IPV.

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