A review of 31 empirical and eighteen substantive papers by qualitative social geographers mainly using in‐depth interviews reveals little explicit reference to the principle(s) adopted enhance ‘rigour’ ensure meaningful inference. Given modest discussion evaluative criteria in these papers, a scheme from evaluation research itself is critically reviewed. set questions derived this their application an piece work frame argument for general rather than rigid rules assessing work. Such can...

In places like Canada, fast-paced wind turbine development combined with policy that limits local decision-making power has resulted in strong opposition to specific projects. Some studies suggest anti-wind sentiment is tied inadequate financial benefits – especially sharing at the level. Thus, ideas of distributive economic justice have received traction, particularly form praise for community-based models. This paper reports on findings from a mixed-methods study concerning preferred...

The literature concerning local opposition to wind turbine developments has relatively few case studies exploring the felt impacts of people living with turbines in their daily lives. Aitken even suggests that such residents are subtly or overtly cast as deviants current literature. Our mixed-methods, grounded-theory study two communities Ontario, Canada provides insights about though twenty-six face-to-face in-depth interviews, 152 questionnaires, and basic spatial analysis involving locals...

This paper explores the utility of in-depth interviews for understanding how individuals and communities socially construct risks (degree threat) from environmental hazards (phenomena which threaten), describes some challenges guarding against threats to trustworthiness (qualitative rigor). The involves interface between a case study social construction risk (Baxter 1997), critical appraisal criteria establishing in qualitative research Eyles 1997). review highlights application use popular...

Spatial disparities in environmental quality and practices are contributing to rising health inequalities worldwide. To date, the field of promotion has not contributed as significantly it might a systematic analysis physical environment determinant nor critique inequitable governance responsible for social injustice-particularly Canadian context. In this paper, we explore ways which justice perspectives can be combined into an integrated movement promotion. Drawing on experiences, describe...

As more researchers have considered the use of mixed methods, writings moved away from debates about epistemological incompatibilities and now focus on (potential) value increased understanding that comes combining qualitative quantitative approaches. Yet, as level integration can vary substantially, some designs are said to allow one method or other dominate. Although there may be sound reasoning for intentionally allowing dominate, here we investigate literature a moment reflect why,...

This paper contributes to the noxious facilities siting literature by exploring some implications of adhering recommended principles and practices for competent siting. Through a qualitative case study landfill process in Peel (Ontario, Canada) three are critically assessed: trust; equity; community participation. While laudable notions principle, practice they can impact each other important ways which (potentially) undermine process. These impacts result mainly from failure achieve...

There is a growing awareness and concern in contemporary societies about potential health impacts of environmental contaminants on children. Mothers are traditionally more involved than other family members managing household decisions thus targeted by public campaigns to minimise risks. However little known how new mothers perceive experience risks their In 2010, we undertook parallel case study using qualitative, in-depth interviews with focus groups key informants two Public Health Units...

• Positivity is no different for residents across wind energy development models. highly variable by case, requiring nuanced interpretation. Distributive and procedural justice variables are significant, but inconsistent. Aesthetics links to climate change mitigation the strongest predictors. Community-based garners positivity when developer control limited.

This paper discusses local small town residents' concerns about risk and safety near a hazardous waste facility at Swan Hills, Alberta, Canada. The majority of the residents studied outwardly express that they have low concern facility. purposes are to both elaborate existing theory potentially explains explore new explanations in everyday life. Theories or concepts which explain expressed start-points for this qualitative case study. These include: economic theory, psychometric cultural...

This article draws together three issues—the environment, health, and (in)justice—with the overall purpose of articulating an agenda for policy research that works towards improved justice sustainability in environmental health arena. Considerable United States elsewhere has shown both exposures poor are more prevalent populations marginalized by race social class (typically measured as income). The logical next step been to attempt establish concrete cause-effect links between effects order...

While a number of studies have shown that blacks, Hispanics and the poor are disproportionately exposed to pollution hazards, particularly in United States, there much fewer focus on processes contributing environmental injustices. This paper contributes justice literature by exploring local conflict over hazard (municipal solid waste) further decipher process(es) may perpetuate Through Canadian qualitative case study involving in-depth interviews with residents, we emphasize important...

This study addresses one of the main research problems in area environmental hazard risk—to explain why perception threat from same varies between groups. We argue that cultural theory risk, explicitly place‐contingent ways life and worldviews support those life, goes a long way towards explaining risk differences communities Kinuso, Fort Assiniboine Barrhead Alberta. Fifty‐five in‐depth interviews were conducted within these communities; three four are closest to Alberta Special (hazardous)...

Temporary foreign workers in Canada experience substandard employment relationships, are explicitly denied many formal rights and practically excluded from most protections. Led by a growing emphasis on workers’ temporary status as root cause of their employment-related vulnerabilities, some advocates, well elected officials, now calling governments to improve opportunities for attain permanent residency Canada, primarily those lower-skilled occupations. The central aim this paper is...