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The Impact of Housing Vulnerability on the Relationship Between Social Capital, Residential Satisfaction, and Attitudes Toward Disadvantaged Groups in South Korea

Year: 2024

Type: article

Abstract: Study examines the relationships among social capital, residential satisfaction, and attitudes to-ward disadvantaged groups in South Korea, with a focus on the moderating effects of educational and employment vulnerability. Using data from the 2022 Seoul Survey, which included a sample of 39,340 individuals, the analysis employed Hayes’ Process Macro to assess both mediation and moderated mediation effects. The results indicate that social capital significantly enhances resi-dential satisfaction, which in turn positively influences attitudes toward disadvantaged groups. Notably, the effects of residential satisfaction on attitudes were stronger for individuals who were educationally and employment-vulnerable, highlighting the amplified role of housing conditions in shaping social attitudes for these groups. These findings underscore the importance of en-hancing social capital and implementing targeted housing policies for vulnerable populations. Policy recommendations include integrating social capital-building initiatives with urban plan-ning strategies and addressing the specific needs of vulnerable groups through tailored housing interventions to foster social cohesion and inclusivity. Future research should explore other di-mensions of vulnerability and utilize longitudinal data to assess long-term impacts.

Source: Buildings

DOI: 10.3390/buildings15010036

Authors: Seong-Eun Kim, Seran Jeon

Institution: Korea University

Language: English

Topic: Korean Urban and Social Studies

Subfield: Management, Monitoring, Policy and Law

Field: Environmental Science

Domain: Physical Sciences

SDGs: Reduced inequalities, Sustainable cities and communities

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,955