Wagner, Felix (2021) Moving at an older age-Encouragements & Obstacles - Emperical evidence from the Ruhr area. Master thesis.
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Abstract
The group of the young-old, those aged between 55-75, show the lowest relocation behaviour in Germany, albeit the majority of this age group can imagine reducing the size of their residence with the increase of age. Therefore, the research investigates this disparity and the underlying reasons for this behaviour. Further, it analyses the conditions necessitating the young-olds to relocate. The research applies a mixed-method design, using a combination of logistic and linear regression complemented with semi-structured in-depth interviews to investigate what factors do influence the relocation behaviour or the obstacles that deter moves. On the one hand, a survey has been conducted in Bochum and Essen (n=1008), on the other hand, nine interviews with members of the age group were held. The findings of this research are, that the suitability of the residence and the living environment now and in the future influence the desire to relocate. Moreover, if a person has a higher place attachment, he or she will have a lower desire of relocating. Additionally, if a suitable alternative exists, the desire of relocating is higher. The results show that many young-old have obtained a certain satisfaction with their residence and living environment, thus only if this satisfaction is challenged, a move becomes more likely, which depends on their circumstances with differences in location, income and housing type can be observed. This research provides a better insight into living desires, which can be beneficial for local policy and professional practice. Moreover, it gives a basis for further investigations into the desires of non-relocation of the young-old.
| Item Type: | Thesis (Master) |
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| Degree programme: | Real Estate Studies |
| Supervisor: | Nozeman, E.F. |
| Date Deposited: | 19 Oct 2021 14:47 |
| Last Modified: | 19 Oct 2021 14:47 |
| URI: | https://frw.studenttheses.ub.rug.nl/id/eprint/3738 |
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