Table 8

Perceived Factors in the Physical Environment Impacting on Literacy of Low-Income Children
Factors in the Physical Environment Barriers and Limitations in Achieving Literacy
Present Neighbourhood and Past Locations - crowded and noisy
- small yards, little privacy
- high aggression and violence
- do not know where to turn for help
- transient families
- children attend many different schools
Home - demeaning and humiliating inspections
- difficulty complying with cleanliness expectations
- structure of domination
- sometimes crowed and chaotic
- financial stress
Personal Health Practices and Coping - smoking; poor air quality
- domestic violence