Danger from the outside in: Resident perceptions of environmental contamination in home environments

Connon, I; Prior, J; Fam, D

Danger from the outside in: Resident perceptions of environmental contamination in home environments

Connon, I

Prior, J

Fam, D

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Human Ecology Review, 2018, 24 (2), pp. 129 - 151
Issue Date:: 2018-12-01

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dc.contributor.author	Connon, I https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7770-2172	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Prior, J https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6145-5207	en_US
dc.contributor.author	Fam, D https://orcid.org/0000-0002-5549-5034	en_US
dc.date.issued	2018-12-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Human Ecology Review, 2018, 24 (2), pp. 129 - 151	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	1074-4827	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/129728
dc.description.abstract	© 2018, Society for Human Ecology. All rights reserved. Research examining human experiences of environmental contamination highlights the significance of place in influencing responses. However, a dearth of information exists on how indoor contamination affects experiences of living with legacies of land and groundwater pollution. This paper addresses this shortfall by drawing on evidence derived from an online survey, 10 semi-structured interviews, and a focus group to examine factors associated with lifescape change in home environments. The findings suggest that perceptions of the visibility and transferability of contaminants, and whether such contaminants are located in either indoor or outdoor domestic spaces, influence residents’ experiences, in turn. Through its focus on interactions between people and pollution, this article makes an original contribution to research on the spatial dynamics of individuals’ experiences with contamination. In concluding, this paper highlights the need for public health communication to provide clear guidance aimed at reducing feelings of uncertainty within domestic spheres.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Human Ecology Review	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.22459/HER.24.02.2018.07	en_US
dc.subject.classification	Ecology	en_US
dc.title	Danger from the outside in: Resident perceptions of environmental contamination in home environments	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
utslib.citation.volume	2	en_US
utslib.citation.volume	24	en_US
utslib.for	0501 Ecological Applications	en_US
utslib.for	1604 Human Geography	en_US
utslib.for	05 Environmental Sciences	en_US
utslib.for	16 Studies in Human Society	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/Institute For Sustainable Futures
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/e-Press
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - ISF - Institute for Sustainable Futures
utslib.copyright.status	open_access
pubs.issue	2	en_US
pubs.publication-status	Published	en_US
pubs.volume	24	en_US

Abstract:

© 2018, Society for Human Ecology. All rights reserved. Research examining human experiences of environmental contamination highlights the significance of place in influencing responses. However, a dearth of information exists on how indoor contamination affects experiences of living with legacies of land and groundwater pollution. This paper addresses this shortfall by drawing on evidence derived from an online survey, 10 semi-structured interviews, and a focus group to examine factors associated with lifescape change in home environments. The findings suggest that perceptions of the visibility and transferability of contaminants, and whether such contaminants are located in either indoor or outdoor domestic spaces, influence residents’ experiences, in turn. Through its focus on interactions between people and pollution, this article makes an original contribution to research on the spatial dynamics of individuals’ experiences with contamination. In concluding, this paper highlights the need for public health communication to provide clear guidance aimed at reducing feelings of uncertainty within domestic spheres.

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