Price, Melinda (2023) Exploring Housing Satisfaction after Relocation across Different Sociodemographic Groups. Master thesis.
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Abstract
This master's thesis examines housing satisfaction among different sociodemographic groups after relocation. The aim is to examine these variations and provide insights into the relationship between sociodemographic groups and housing satisfaction after relocation. Using Dutch secondary data from the WoonOnderzoek Nederland 2021 dataset, quantitative research employs multinomial regression analysis with interaction terms. The study focuses on three sociodemographic groups: tenure type, household composition, and income, investigating their interaction with relocation status. Findings indicate that homeowners report higher housing satisfaction than private rentals and social housing. This effect is stronger for relocators than for stayers. Household composition does not significantly influence the relationship between relocation and housing satisfaction. Lastly, higher-income households have lower satisfaction levels than lower-income households. However, introducing an interaction allows to examine how the relationship between income and housing satisfaction changes for relocators versus stayers. A positive relationship between income and housing satisfaction is evident among recently relocated individuals. Policymakers can utilize the findings to identify disparities and gaps in housing satisfaction, informing targeted policies to improve the quality of housing and living conditions for underprivileged communities. To advance research, longitudinal studies could offer insights into satisfaction evolution over time, illuminating adaption to new living environments.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Real Estate Studies |
| Supervisor: | Mawhorter, S.L. |
| Date Deposited: | 06 Sep 2023 11:55 |
| Last Modified: | 06 Sep 2023 11:55 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/4373 |
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