Choosing housemates and justifying age, gender, and ethnic discrimination

Clark, Vicky; Tuffin, Keith

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“…In Melbourne, Australia, Natalier (2003) found that gendered division of labour persisted in these, otherwise, egalitarian establishments. In New Zealand, Williamson () examined routine everyday operations of seven flats, focusing on the advantages of preparing meals and eating together, while Clark and Tuffin (Clark & Tuffin, ; Tuffin & Clark, ) investigated “who” young adults are more likely to share with by analysing how participants spoke of selection and rejection of potential flatmates. These authors also examined the “how” of going about the everyday business of living in non‐kin households (Clark et al, ).…”

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“…While endorsing research suggesting that people prefer flatmates who are not dissimilar in age, ethnicity, and culture (Clark & Tuffin, ) the list includes similar values, morals and interests (Clark et al, ). Whereas the necessity for the same homogenous values and beliefs supports literature that relationships are easier to sustain under these conditions (Arnett, ), constructing ideal flatmates in terms of similarities increases understandings regarding discrimination toward dissimilar prospective flatmates (Clark & Tuffin, ). The importance of housemates having the same expectations of each other suggests that people have different ideas about house sharing.…”

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“…Evidence suggests economic necessity may be the catalyst for sharing becoming a socially attractive lifestyle of choice (Kenyon & Heath, ). In intimate settings relationships have the capacity for psychological enhancement of individuals by way of companionship and the development of significant friendships (Clark & Tuffin, ; Heath al., 2018). Housing constitutes much more than rent and costs: one's home is of psychological and emotional importance (Forrest, ).…”

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A fine balance: A review of shared housing among young adults

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Young adults in the Western world have adapted to financial constraint by sharing accommodation and combining resources. Far from traditional stigma associated with these households the social benefits are considered on a par with economic pragmatism. Until recently the literature on young peer group‐living was sparse. Due to a rise in research interest, the area is experiencing a period of invigoration, particularly with regard to how interpersonal relationships work in the close confines of domestic intimacy. The paper provides an overview of what is currently known about the social psychology of young adult house sharing. The concept of sharing is introduced, followed by possible reasons for the lack of research. Next, the extant research is reviewed and this includes construction of preferred and desirable flatmates; avoiding complications; social psychological advantages; conflict; and how the social dynamics of peer group households are perceived. A fine balance between acceptable and objectionable behaviour is necessary across a number of spheres. Further studies are needed to contribute to better understanding of young adults who share and document the delicate dynamics associated with these unique domestic arrangements. Peer group living needs to be clearly represented if government policies are to offer youth housing not predicated on the normative assumptions of household composition.

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“…Lucy spoke of resisting the role of running around doing all the cleaning and there was also talk about some men being extremely diligent about housework. While it has been mooted that males' idea of cleaning is different to that of females, in choosing flatmates gender preference was regarded as irrelevant suggesting that selection was not predicated on assumptions of unequal responsibilities (Clark & Tuffin, ). Heath et al () believe that group living sheds light on traditional households, which are no less problematic than shared households: taken for granted, unexamined roles in familial households need to be interrogated.…”

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Rosters: Freedom, responsibility, and co‐operation in young adult shared households

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Australian Journal of Psychology

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Objective: The rationale for this study was to contribute to understanding the social dynamics of shared housing among young adults. Sharing is an informal socioeconomic contract, in which financially challenged individuals pragmatically divide household costs and duties. Whereas monetary contributions can be monitored, physical labour is more difficult to assess with housework cited as a major source of conflict. Method: Discursive psychology was employed to analyse talk of experiences of New Zealand house sharers aged 20 to 35. Results: While rosters have been mooted as the safest way to overcome problems of housework division, findings indicate that young adults are resistant to formal rules and rosters, considering them ineffective and compromising personal autonomy. Freedom is maintained by adopting organic rules, which provide structure. With responsibility and co-operation, households are orderly on their own terms. Conclusion: No particular formula guarantees success. Positive payoffs can be achieved for all by communication and mutually agreed strategies.

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“…It is important to note, however, that hosts using STL to share their primary place of residence ('house sharing') are engaging in forms of economic activity that have a long history in urban housing markets (Schreter and Turner 1986;Jefferson-Jones 2015), from private boarding and lodging (O'Hanlon 2005) to share housing (Clark and Tuffin 2015). It is worth asking, therefore, why the STL facilitated by platforms like Airbnb is often portrayed as a novel or innovative activity.…”

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Technological disruption in private housing markets: the case of Airbnb

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AHURI is a national independent research network with an expert not-for-profit research management company, AHURI Limited, at its centre. AHURI's mission is to deliver high quality research that influences policy development and practice change to improve the housing and urban environments of all Australians. Using high quality, independent evidence and through active, managed engagement, AHURI works to inform the policies and practices of governments and the housing and urban development industries, and stimulate debate in the broader Australian community. AHURI undertakes evidence-based policy development on a range of priority policy topics that are of interest to our audience groups, including housing and labour markets, urban growth and renewal, planning and infrastructure development, housing supply and affordability, homelessness, economic productivity, and social cohesion and wellbeing. Acknowledgements This material was produced with funding from the Australian Government and state and territory governments. AHURI Limited gratefully acknowledges the financial and other support it has received from these governments, without which this work would not have been possible. AHURI Limited also gratefully acknowledges the contributions, both financial and in-kind, of its university research partners who have helped make the completion of this material possible. Disclaimer The opinions in this report reflect the views of the authors and do not necessarily reflect those of AHURI Limited, its Board, its funding organisations or Inquiry panel members. No responsibility is accepted by AHURI Limited, its Board or funders for the accuracy or omission of any statement, opinion, advice or information in this publication. AHURI journal AHURI Final Report journal series is a refereed series presenting the results of original research to a diverse readership of policy-makers, researchers and practitioners. Peer review statement An objective assessment of reports published in the AHURI journal series by carefully selected experts in the field ensures that material published is of the highest quality. The AHURI journal series employs a double-blind peer review of the full report, where anonymity is strictly observed between authors and referees.

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Choosing housemates and justifying age, gender, and ethnic discrimination

Cited by 26 publications

References 34 publications

A fine balance: A review of shared housing among young adults

A fine balance: A review of shared housing among young adults

Rosters: Freedom, responsibility, and co‐operation in young adult shared households

Technological disruption in private housing markets: the case of Airbnb

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