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The Different Aspects of the Housing Quality of Older Adults: Which Criteria Should Be Prioritized?

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Various studies have identified that older adults' assessment of their housing quality differs from that deemed as good-quality housing by housing professionals. This has prompted the need to advance academic discourse beyond simply reporting high levels of satisfaction in older adult's housing surveys. This study attempts to achieve this by using empirical data gathered through a mixed quantitative and qualitative research approach conducted with older adults in Slovenia. While the quantitative survey revealed generally high levels of satisfaction, the qualitative face-to-face interviews revealed numerous deficiencies, irrespective of whether older adults tended to express satisfaction with their dwellings. Therefore, our findings suggest that attributes such as ownership, period of residence, and neighborhood relations are far more important in determining housing satisfaction. Thus, we conclude that policies and programs for modifying housing for older adults must be based on a deeper understanding of their specific needs. During the policy formulation process and the implementation of specific housing improvement programs, emphasis should be placed on the social-historical aspects related to the lifestyle of each specific older adult.

Source: Journal of Aging & Social Policy

DOI: 10.1080/08959420.2024.2422668

Authors: Richard Sendi, Maša Filipovič Hrast, Ajda Šeme, Boštjan Kerbler

Institutions: Urban planning Institute of the Republic of Slovenia, University of Ljubljana

Language: English

Topic: Aging, Elder Care, and Social Issues

Subfield: General Health Professions

Field: Health Professions

Domain: Health Sciences

SDG: Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: hybrid

Funder: Center for Advancing Research Impact in Society