All-inclusiveness and disability end-user satisfaction in student housing nexus: cognitive dissonance perspective
This study seeks to encourage the adherence to the implementation of universal building design regulations and the review of structural design and permitting process in ensuring all-inclusiveness and compliance among student housing investors in Ghana.
This study uniquely contributes to the body of knowledge on all-inclusiveness among students with disability in off-campus student housing studies through the expansion of the frontiers of the social support discourse of cognitive dissonance theory in the housing subsector. Again, this study deviates from health and legal studies associated to disabilities in Ghana. (So...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - May 28, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Elvis Attakora-Amaniampong
Appau Williams Miller
Callistus Tengan Source Type: research
Returning to historic neighborhoods: exploring the role of architectural identity elements on the formation of physical identity
Sharareh Farhad, Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki, Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The study aims to evaluate the relationship among architectural identity, physical identity and neighborhood attachment in a residential neighborhood in the core of Sanandaj, Iran.
This quantitative study conducted a survey of 208 residents in a historic neighborhood. The study hypothesized the mediating role of physical identity on the relationship between architectural identity and neighborhood attachment. Structural equation modeling usin...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - February 28, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Sharareh Farhad
Mohammad Javad Maghsoodi Tilaki
Massoomeh Hedayati Marzbali Source Type: research
The extent to which non-conditional housing programs improve housing and well-being outcomes: a systematic review
Renee O’Donnell, Kostas Hatzikiriakidis, Melissa Savaglio, Dave Vicary, Jennifer Fleming, Helen Skouteris
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
To reduce rates of homelessness, recent efforts have been directed toward developing non-conditional supported housing programs that prioritize the delivery of housing support and individual services, without tenancy conditions (i.e. maintaining sobriety and adhering to mental health treatment). As promising as these programs are, findings generally show that while housing stability is improved, other individual outc...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - January 3, 2022 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Renee O ’Donnell
Kostas Hatzikiriakidis
Melissa Savaglio
Dave Vicary
Jennifer Fleming
Helen Skouteris Source Type: research
Affordable housing in urban India: a review of critical success factors (CSFs) addressing housing adequacy with affordability for the urban poor
This study addresses the conflict in expectations of the supply and demand side of the housing and establishes the factors crucial to making housing successful for all the stakeholders, essential for sustainable urban development.
This paper is developed using the content analysis of preceding independent reviews on housing sustainability by authors across the globe, a review of the current housing situation in Indian cities and a Pilot study of the desired qualitative aspects of housing by the consumer group.
This paper identifies the challenges and constraints of the various stakeholders involved in the housing...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - December 29, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Shagun Agarwal
Tribhuvan Pratap Singh
Deepak Bajaj
Vimal Pant Source Type: research
The effect of cognitive functioning and affects on the loneliness of elderly people
This study showed that negative affects are risk factors for the appearance of loneliness in the elderly people who receive specialized institutional support and should be considered in intervention programs that aim to reduce loneliness and social isolation of the elderly people. (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - December 15, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: L ídia Serra
Cristina Almeida
Lu ís Silva Source Type: research
Guest editorial
Martin Whiteford
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. 24, No. 3/4, pp.81-84 (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - December 10, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Martin Whiteford Source Type: research
The impact of COVID-19 on research within the homeless services sector
This report describes how the authors adapted the research methodologies to continue work throughout the pandemic, despite various restrictions.
The original studies had very high participation rates because of several methodological approaches that minimized barriers, especially in-person data collection. During the pandemic, distancing requirements precluded replication of these same methods. Research strategies that enabled staff participation during working hours, with designated time allotted for participation, was key for ensuring high participation rates, as access to technology, availability of free time and o...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - December 4, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jeannette Waegemakers Schiff
Eric Paul Weissman
Deborah Scharf
Rebecca Schiff
Stephanie Campbell
Jordan Knapp
Alana Jones Source Type: research
Evidence assessment and narrative synthesis of the key characteristics of older people living in service-integrated housing facilities, and their ‘accommodation journey’
Juliana Thompson, Michael Hill, Lesley Bainbridge, Daniel Cowie, Emma Flewers
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
This paper aims to provide an evidence assessment and narrative synthesis of literature regarding the key characteristics of older people living in service-integrated housing (SIH) facilities and their “accommodation journey”.
A rapid evidence assessment was conducted: 22 research publications met the inclusion criteria and were analysed using narrative synthesis.
The quality of studies in this area is low, but consistency across co...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - November 23, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Juliana Thompson
Michael Hill
Lesley Bainbridge
Daniel Cowie
Emma Flewers Source Type: research
A rapid review of practices to support people experiencing homelessness during COVID-19
Abe Oudshoorn, Tanya Benjamin, Tracy A. Smith-Carrier, Sarah Benbow, Carrie Anne Marshall, Riley Kennedy, Jodi Hall, C. Susana Caxaj, Helene Berman, Deanna Befus
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
People experiencing homelessness are uniquely vulnerable to the impacts of a pandemic, such as COVID-19. Therefore, governments across Canada have been implementing a patchwork of responses to address the needs of those who are homeless at this time. The purpose of this study is to both compile and assess the varying responses by exploring the breadth of actions p...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - October 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Abe Oudshoorn
Tanya Benjamin
Tracy A. Smith-Carrier
Sarah Benbow
Carrie Anne Marshall
Riley Kennedy
Jodi Hall
C. Susana Caxaj
Helene Berman
Deanna Befus Source Type: research
Evaluating the demographic scenario of gated communities in Dammam metropolitan area, kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Ali AlQahtany
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
The purpose of this paper is to assess the nature of gated communities in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (KSA) focusing on the experiences of residents from different gated communities in the Dammam Metropolitan Area (DMA). It seeks to assess the socio-economic background of such communities and find out why people choose to live in gated communities and their perceptions of such housing patterns.
The questionnaire survey technique was used in this study to achieve the main purpose. The study used the trian...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - October 6, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Ali AlQahtany Source Type: research
The promises and the reality of smart, digital telecare in England
This study concludes that the goal for smart telecare to be preventative and cost-efficient may be complicated by various organisational and operational challenges associated with coordinating provision.
New, “smart” telecare technology for older people stands apart from earlier, user-activated or automatic devices. It may have distinct and under-researched organisational and ethical implications. (Source: Housing, Care and Support)
Source: Housing, Care and Support - October 1, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Phoebe Stirling
Gemma Burgess Source Type: research
Meeting the private sector housing condition and adaptation needs of older people: responses from London ’s environmental health and allied services
This study aims to explore the environmental health role in meeting the housing condition, adaptation and associated needs of older people living in private sector housing in London, including those living with and at risk of dementia.
A multi-method approach was adopted. First, relevant public-facing websites in London were scrutinised. Second, a Qualtrics online survey was designed and circulated to capture relevant information around relevant services offered. Third, seven face-to-face interviews were conducted with front-line practitioners involved in providing housing services to private sector owners and tenants...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - September 3, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Jill Stewart Source Type: research
Pandemic preparedness and response in service hub cities: lessons from Northwestern Ontario
Rebecca Schiff, Bonnie Krysowaty, Travis Hay, Ashley Wilkinson
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Responding to the needs of homeless and marginally housed persons has been a major component of the Canadian federal and provincial responses to the COVID-19 pandemic. However, smaller, less-resourced cities and rural regions have been left competing for limited resources (Schiff et al., 2020). The purpose of this paper is to use a case study to examine and highlight information about the capacities and needs of service hub cities during pandemics.
The aut...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - September 1, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Rebecca Schiff
Bonnie Krysowaty
Travis Hay
Ashley Wilkinson Source Type: research
The impact of a refurbishment programme on older people living in sheltered housing
Zeibeda (Zeb) Sattar, Stephanie Wilkie, Jonathan Ling
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
This paper aims to explore residents' perceptions of a refurbishment programme to sheltered housing schemes and its impact on their well-being.
The methodology draws upon a realist evaluation framework. Four participatory appraisals (PAs) and 19 interviews with residents were conducted in the sheltered housing schemes. Ages of participants ranged from 50 to 99 years.
Two categories of residents were identified: healthy active older adults and older frail adult...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - August 19, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Zeibeda (Zeb) Sattar
Stephanie Wilkie
Jonathan Ling Source Type: research
The pandemic and homeless people in the Turin area: the level of housing adequacy shapes experiences and well-being
Daniela Leonardi, Silvia Stefani
Housing, Care and Support, Vol. ahead-of-print, No. ahead-of-print, pp.-
Considering the case study presented, the purpose of this paper is to analyse the impact of the pandemic in local services for homeless people. Drawing from the concept of ontological security, it will be discussed how different services’ levels of “housing adequacy” shaped remarkably different experiences of the pandemic for homeless people and social workers in terms of health protection and agency.
This paper focuses on a case study concerning homeless services for people duri...
Source: Housing, Care and Support - August 13, 2021 Category: International Medicine & Public Health Authors: Daniela Leonardi
Silvia Stefani Source Type: research
