Measuring social housing dimensions: a case study of urban areas in Algeria

Abstract

<jats:sec> <jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Purpose</jats:title> <jats:p>The purpose of this study is to develop a measurement model and measure the dimensions of Residential Quality and Housing Adequacy (RQHA), Social Housing Provision (SHP) and Residents’ Quality of Life (RQOL) by social housing residents in Batna city, Algeria.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Design/methodology/approach</jats:title> <jats:p>This study used a quantitative approach through the distribution of a self-administered questionnaire. A total of 373 useable questionnaires were collected from social housing residents in Batna city and used for the analysis. The data were analysed using descriptive statistics, exploratory factor analysis with principal component analysis through SPSS and confirmatory factor analysis using AMOS.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Findings</jats:title> <jats:p>The measurement model revealed good fit of indices indicating that RQHA is presented by three sub-constructs, namely satisfaction with housing adequacy, satisfaction with current neighbourhood and satisfaction with housing design. In addition, the constructs of SHP and RQOL were measured by seven items each. The measurement model provides empirical evidence of the correlation between RQHA, SHP and RQOL constructs.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Practical implications</jats:title> <jats:p>The findings of this study contribute significantly to government, housing stakeholders, architects, project managers and urban planners in the context of social housing policymakers, design, planning and construction. The finding would be helpful to ameliorate housing quality, adequacy, provision and RQOL in terms of social housing scheme.</jats:p> </jats:sec> <jats:sec> <jats:title content-type="abstract-subheading">Originality/value</jats:title> <jats:p>This study identifies the correlation between constructs (RQHA, SHP and RQOL) and their dimensions in the context of social housing in Batna city by validating a measurement model using CFA.</jats:p> </jats:sec>

Hilly terrain and housing wellness: Geo‐visualizing spatial dynamics of urban household quality in the Himalayan town of Darjeeling, India

“…Recent investigations into urban housing conditions have garnered significant attention in scholarly circles (Meng & Hall, 2006; Sinha et al ., 2017; Haque et al ., 2020). These inquiries have aimed to explore many facets, encompassing the quality of dwellings, their accessibility, and the services available to residents (Djafri & Mohamed Osman, 2021). Frequently, these studies have highlighted the disparities across different urban settings, underscoring the influential role played by socioeconomic factors and geographical characteristics in shaping these conditions (Adeoye, 2016; Al‐Betawi et al ., 2022).…”

“…Also, housing quality is relative due to its dependence on local norms and conditions (Meng & Hall, 2006). Urban housing condition encompasses various dimensions, including physical attributes such as infrastructure provisions along with access to essential services (Djafri & Mohamed Osman, 2021). Adequate housing conditions necessitate durable structures that are safe for habitation while ensuring accessibility to vital services like water supply, sanitation facilities, electricity provision, healthcare, etc., which are crucial for maintaining good health standards amongst residents (Caffaro et al ., 2019; Haque et al ., 2020).…”

Development of a housing quality (HQ) scale in the context of Pakistan

“…These factors explained 79% of the variation in the data set. Djafri and Mohamed Osman (2020) as part of their study, also developed a scale to assess housing quality in social housing in Algeria. Three dimensions in their scale were housing design, current neighborhood and housing adequacy.…”

“…Only two studies (Adair et al , 2014; Djafri and Mohamed Osman, 2020) have been published in recognized peer-reviewed journals. Two studies (Adewoyen, 2018 and Nizoma, 2022) have been published in edited books and one (Caffaro et al , 2016) is available in a repository.…”

“…In an increasingly urbanized world, housing is a major concern as residential satisfaction plays an important role in a person’s overall human well-being or quality of life (Khasawneh et al , 2018). Accessibility and affordability of quality housing have become increasingly challenging in developing nations’ cities (Djafri and Mohamed Osman, 2020; Haque et al , 2020).…”