Exploring the impact of neighbourhood social fragmentation on early childhood developmental vulnerability

Maintaining social cohesion in the community decreases the chance of developmental vulnerability in children during their first year of full-time schooling. Social initiatives, such as horticulture classes, volunteering programs, and Neighbour Day events, may foster social cohesion in socially fragmented neighbourhoods, supporting children's development during their early years. Additionally, certain physical aspects of the neighbourhood (e.g., availability and walkability to public amenities and services) encourage accidental social interactions between neighbours.