This paper was based on the idea that housing satisfaction is essential for improvement
in the quality of residents’ lives. However, several socioeconomic factors could influence the level
of residents’ housing satisfaction. This is study examined 304 households in Akure, data were
obtained through structured questionnaire and physical observations. Obtained data were analyzed
using Single-Factor Descriptive Analysis, Mean Satisfaction Scoring (MSS) and Categorical
Regression Analysis. The findings showed a positive significant relationship (p=0.038) between
residents’ housing satisfaction and their socioeconomic characteristics. The study also found that
most of the independent variables significantly influenced housing satisfaction, with stages of
participation in housing development being the variable with highest level of influence. The study
concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of residents are important determinants of housing
satisfaction in Akure, Nigeria and should therefore be of utmost considerations in the design and
planning of housing environments.
Keywords: Akure, housing satisfaction, residents, socioeconomic characteristics
PAPER TITLE :EFFECTS OF RESIDENTS’ SOCIOECONOMIC CHARACTERISTICS ON HOUSING SATISFACTION IN AKURE, NIGERIA
JOURNAL Of SUSTAINABLE TECHNOLOGY | VOLUME 9 NUMBER 1 2018
Paper Details
- Author(s) : FAKERE, A.A.*; FADAIRO, G. and FOLORUNSO, C.O.
- Abstract:
