Crowding in Humans

Crowded household and neighborhood conditions have little or no effect on neighborhood participation patterns. Some withdrawal symptoms have been observed in females affected by crowding. However, the more crowded a city, the less likely it is that people would help others in need (Levine, 2003). 

The previous study results were obtained comparing conditions within the city, but did not compare urban against rural living (Booth, 1976). More dramatic differences might have been obtained if the social environments were more varied. 

Green space can improve a child s attention span. Children who move to new homes with lots of room around them have been found to have gains in cognitive function. 

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