Assessment of residential satisfaction in the core area of Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Adewale, B. A. and Ibem, Eziyi O. and Amole, Bayo and Adeboye, A. B. (2019) Assessment of residential satisfaction in the core area of Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria. Journal of human behavior in the social environment, 29 (2). pp. 206-233. ISSN 1091-1359 (Print) 1540-3556 (Online)

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Abstract

Traditional core areas of urban centers in the developing countries are known for poor housing quality and deteriorating neighborhood environment. However, there is a paucity of empirical studies on the extent to which residents of such areas are satisfied with their housing situations. This study investigated residential satisfaction amongst residents in the traditional core area of Ibadan, southwest Nigeria. The study relied on a questionnaire survey of 856 residents conducted in 2013 in the study area to achieve this goal. Results of the descriptive statistics, factor, and categorical regression analyses reveal that the residents were generally satisfied with their housing situations. They were most satisfied with relationships with their neighbors but least satisfied with the sizes of open spaces within their neighborhoods. Satisfaction with housing units’ attributes and social characteristics of the neighborhood; layout and cleanliness and the provision of utilities and recreational facilities in the neighborhood emerged as the top three predictors of residential satisfaction amongst the residents. The study concludes that instead of contemplating on total clearance and eviction of residents as measures for improving the livability of traditional core areas of urban centers, governments in developing countries need to engage in innovative strategies that will improve the quality of the physical environment and social networks in these communities. KEYWORDS Residential satisfaction; core areas; urban centres; household survey; Ibadan

Item Type:	Article
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Residential satisfaction; core areas; urban centres; household survey; Ibadan
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) N Fine Arts > NA Architecture
Divisions:	Faculty of Engineering, Science and Mathematics > School of Civil Engineering and the Environment Faculty of Law, Arts and Social Sciences > School of Art
Depositing User:	Dr. B.A. Adewale
Date Deposited:	19 May 2021 15:43
Last Modified:	19 May 2021 15:43
URI:	http://eprints.covenantuniversity.edu.ng/id/eprint/14123

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