Segmentation analysis of <scp>US</scp> older adults living in multifamily housing: reasons for moving

Kwon, Hyun Joo; Beamish, Julia O.

doi:10.1111/ijcs.12112

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“…A definition of aging-in-place was provided at the beginning of the survey questionnaire. Questions were developed based on Wiseman's (1980) elderly migration process model, Litwak and Longino's (1987) elderly migration framework, and other relevant literature (Kwon & Beamish, 2014;Oswald et al, 2007). Wiseman (1980) proposed a conceptual model of push and pull factors and indigenous and exogenous factors that influence on the decision to remain in a current home or to move based on the aging-related triggering mechanisms.…”

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“…Litwak and Longino (1987) suggested three groups of seniors who consider relocation based on their health and financial status. Other studies (Kwon & Beamish, 2014;Oswald et al, 2007) emphasized the importance of accessible housing design and local amenities and services for aging-in-place. This current study identified 35 reasons for aging-in-place items related to health condition, financial situation, familial status, and housing condition, and neighborhood.…”

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Supporting Aging-in-Place Well: Findings From a Cluster Analysis of the Reasons for Aging-in-Place and Perceptions of Well-Being

2017

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Prior research on gerontology and housing has frequently adopted a perspective that aging-in-place is the "goal." Despite these meaningful results and policy implications, opportunities to explore consequences of aging-in-place, such as the association of this with overall well-being, have been overlooked. This study aims to fill this gap by investigating perceptions of well-being that could act as a driver or result of aging-in-place. With a nationwide random sample of non-Hispanic White, older individuals (60+), living in their homes ( N = 328), three segments of senior residents based on their reasons for aging-in-place were identified. Results reinforce the importance of community-based integrative programs and policies by indicating that the three identified clusters were not homogeneous; however, inclusive community-based supports and services can provide what each cluster needs to successfully age-in-place. Discussion provides a perspective on how to support successful aging-in-place, including the role of the federal government in funding and legislation.

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Supporting Aging-in-Place Well: Findings From a Cluster Analysis of the Reasons for Aging-in-Place and Perceptions of Well-Being

2017

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“…Multifamily housing tends to be in closer proximity to local serrvices because it is a denser housing type. Such features may be beneficial for senior residents who want to downsize, to avoid performing their own home maintenance, and who want to enjoy amenities at an affordable price (Urban Land Institute, 1991; Haughey, 2003;Kwon & Beamish, 2014). However, there are few studies of senior residents living in multifamily housing in the United States.…”

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Intention to Move, Reasons for Considering Moving, and Future Housing Preferences of Senior Residents Living in Multifamily Housing in the United States

Kwon¹

2015

Journal of the Korean housing association

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This study identifies intention to move, reasons for moving and housing preferences of US residents 55 and older living in non-subsidized and market-rate multifamily housing in the United States. Data were collected using an on-line survey; mixed methods were used for data analysis (N=431). Results show that more than half of the respondents intend to move. Senior residents who were younger than average age of the respondents, not married, renters, had no elevator, and reported lower residential satisfaction with their housing unit, multifamily housing community and local area were more likely to intend to move. Seven reasons for considering moving were found: finance, health, lifecycle stage, housing unit, multifamily housing community, other. When asked about their future housing, more than 80% desired independent living rather than assisted living facilities or nursing homes, 40% wanted to live in multifamily housing, and 51% hoped to own their housing rather than renting. The findings offer meaningful information to the multifamily housing industry in the United States and in countries where the population is aging and where multifamily housing is the predominant housing type.

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“…Researchers have argued that multifamily housing could be a viable housing option for older adults, because of the advantages of little to no home maintenance, lower upfront costs, and the variety of amenities and services (Goodman & Scott, 1997;Bookout, 1998;Kwon & Beamish, 2013). In addition, U.S. federal government specifies affordability and accessibility of multifamily housing in law.…”

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U. S. Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) and Home Accessibility - Comparison of before and after the FHAA -

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Hwang²

2015

Journal of the Korean housing association

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This study examined whether the Fair Housing Amendments Act of 1988 (FHAA) in the US provides more home accessibility features and reduces the home accessibility problems of senior residents with physical disability. The 2011 American Housing Survey data with a sample of 2,326 senior residents age 55 and over with physical disability and living in multifamily housing built between 1970 and 2011 were analyzed. We compared senior residents living in multifamily before (1970-1990) and after (1991-2011) the FHAA. The results show that senior residents living in multifamily housing before the FHAA were at a greater disadvantage because they were more likely to live in older buildings located in urban areas, yet paid lower rent and received government subsidies. This study confirmed that the FHAA enabled residents of multifamily housing to have more home accessibility features. However, there was no significant difference in perceived home accessibility problems between the two groups, indicating that senior residents in multifamily housing have experienced home accessibility problems both before and after the FHAA. This study has important implications for housing policy makers to consider home accessibility features for multifamily housing buildings before the FHAA, and to revisit if the FHAA sufficiently compensates physical disability of senior resident living in multifamily housing after the FHAA.

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Segmentation analysis of US older adults living in multifamily housing: reasons for moving

Cited by 9 publications

References 37 publications

Supporting Aging-in-Place Well: Findings From a Cluster Analysis of the Reasons for Aging-in-Place and Perceptions of Well-Being

Supporting Aging-in-Place Well: Findings From a Cluster Analysis of the Reasons for Aging-in-Place and Perceptions of Well-Being

Intention to Move, Reasons for Considering Moving, and Future Housing Preferences of Senior Residents Living in Multifamily Housing in the United States

U. S. Fair Housing Amendments Act (FHAA) and Home Accessibility - Comparison of before and after the FHAA -

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