relation: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4482/
title: Navigating Housing Challenges: Temporal Housing Alternatives and Their Impact on the Right to the City for Homeless International Students in Groningen
creator: Bakker, Erik
description: This research explores the intricate dynamics between temporary housing alternatives, housing satisfaction, and the realization of the right to the city among homeless international students in Groningen. Drawing on a theoretical framework encompassing spatial justice, the right to the city, and housing satisfaction, the study investigates how these factors intersect and influence the lived experiences of temporary residents. Through a mixed-methods approach including surveys, interviews, and secondary data analysis, the research uncovers nuanced insights into the challenges, aspirations, and coping strategies of individuals navigating temporary housing in Groningen. The findings reveal the pivotal role of location in shaping housing experiences, with financial constraints and area-specific factors influencing housing stability and satisfaction. Despite resilience and adaptability, temporary residents express a strong desire for stable, affordable housing alternatives that foster a sense of belonging and integration into the community. The study underscores the urgent need for comprehensive housing solutions that prioritize affordability, accessibility, and inclusivity to ensure the realization of the right to the city for all residents of Groningen.
date: 2024
type: Thesis
type: NonPeerReviewed
format: text
language: en
identifier: https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/4482/1/Thesis-homeless-students-Erik-Bakker.pdf
identifier:   Bakker, Erik  (2024) Navigating Housing Challenges: Temporal Housing Alternatives and Their Impact on the Right to the City for Homeless International Students in Groningen.  Bachelor thesis.