TY  - UNPB
AV  - public
ID  - theses_frw4391
EP  - 20
Y1  - 2023///
UR  - https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4391/
A1  - Lute, C.
TI  - Temporary lease contracts and housing satisfaction across renters of different ages in the Netherlands
N2  - This research explores the relationship between temporary lease contracts and housing satisfaction among different age cohorts, with a focus on young adults. Due to changes in legislation regarding this topic in the Netherlands, this is a highly relevant topic. Therefore, the research aim is to examine whether renters of different age groups with temporary lease contracts have lower housing satisfaction than renters with permanent lease contracts. The main research question is ?What is the relationship between temporary lease contracts and the housing satisfaction across renters of different ages??. The research draws on existing literature related to housing satisfaction, affordability, housing pathways and the influence of temporariness in housing.
Data from the WoON 2021 was used in a binary logistic regression to analyse the influence of temporary lease contracts on housing satisfaction, taking into consideration multiple control variables. The outcomes supported the expectations based on the existing literature that for individuals with a permanent lease contract, it is significantly likelier to be satisfied with their housing situation than for individuals with temporary lease contracts. The influence of age on housing satisfaction differs per age group, which is line with the theory from Clapham (2005), since it is expected that young adults can handle temporariness better. Housing satisfaction is found to be less likely for middle-aged groups. Also, the findings are in line with studies indicating higher housing satisfaction among elderly in general. There was no significant interaction found between age and tenure type.
Overall, this study contributes to the understanding of the housing satisfaction of individuals with different tenure types. It shows the importance of housing stability and security for all age groups. The outcomes can be used in the current debate about the possibilities of using temporary lease contracts in the Netherlands. Further research could focus on the long-term effects of temporariness or use a qualitative research method to investigate the (subjective) experiences.
M1  - pre_master
ER  -