Hoorn, Wout van (2023) From Numbers to Experience: Investigating the influence of socioeconomic, demographic, and residential factors on perceived liveability shifts in the province of Groningen. Master thesis.
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Abstract
Perceived liveability is an important concept in urban planning used to measure the quality of life of individuals, cities, and neighbourhoods. The province of Groningen exhibits a lower level of well-being compared to the rest of the Netherlands; therefore, this is an important topic for research. This paper examines the relationship between socioeconomic, demographic, and residential characteristics and changes in perceived liveability between 2018 and 2022 in Groningen. The variables used in this research are selected based on the literature review and theoretical framework surrounding perceived liveability theory and social production function. The research uses a multinomial logistic regression model on data from the Groninger panel. The results show that income level, changes in social capital, labour market status, age category, the urbanity of the living environment, and living in an earthquake zone significantly influence change in perceived liveability. However, change in income level, education level, sex, household composition, and homeownership do not significantly affect changes in perceived liveability. These findings only partially correspond with the expectations derived from the literature review. These results are helpful for policymakers and suggest that interventions aimed at improving liveability should focus on enhancing social capital, catering to the needs of different life stages, managing urban and rural living conditions, and addressing the issues related to living in earthquake zones.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Population Studies |
| Supervisor: | Wissen, L.J.G. van |
| Date Deposited: | 25 Aug 2023 11:26 |
| Last Modified: | 25 Aug 2023 11:26 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4330 |
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