Demographics, dwelling type and residents’ satisfaction at Zabdah affordable housing project, Jordan
International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis
ISSN: 1753-8270
Article publication date: 19 September 2022
Issue publication date: 22 February 2024
Abstract
Purpose
This paper aims to study the Zabdah housing project residents’ satisfaction on both dwelling and neighborhood levels. In addition, the determinants of residents’ satisfaction are studied.
Design/methodology/approach
A mixed methodology approach was used, merging quantitative and qualitative methods. The questionnaire was developed and filled out through structured interviews. Descriptive statistics and multiple linear regression were used to understand the residents’ satisfaction levels. In addition, the chi-square test of independence was used to determine whether demographics and dwelling type were related to residents’ satisfaction.
Findings
It was found that the residents’ satisfaction level with Zabdah housing was moderate on both dwelling and neighborhood levels. On the dwelling level, the tiny dwelling areas were a fundamental problem. On the neighborhood level, good neighborhood services were crucial to the success of this project, while the lack of green spaces negatively affected the quality of life of its residents. In addition, the number of family members and dwelling types were critical determinants of residents’ satisfaction.
Practical implications
The findings can be developed into guidelines to govern the creation of better affordable residential environments. Furthermore, the successful dwelling typologies in this project can be modified to be adopted in the future.
Originality/value
To the best of the authors’ knowledge, this is the first study of its kind to explore the relationship of demographics and dwelling type with residents’ satisfaction in affordable housing in Jordan.
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Citation
Khassawneh, E.M. and Khasawneh, F.A. (2024), "Demographics, dwelling type and residents’ satisfaction at Zabdah affordable housing project, Jordan", International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Vol. 17 No. 2, pp. 345-371. https://doi.org/10.1108/IJHMA-05-2022-0078
Publisher
:Emerald Publishing Limited
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