The impact of social and affordable housing on societal attitude - a systematic review of the literature

Steinhoff, Brigitte (2024): The impact of social and affordable housing on societal attitude - a systematic review of the literature.

Abstract

The societal implications of public attitudes towards terminology pertaining to “social housing” and “affordable housing” are considered, with a focus on the implications for society, community, and policy approaches to the sustainable establishment of homes for all. The study identifies information about researchers, models, frameworks, and tools focused on the chosen themes. A systematic review of literature, which examines the terms “social housing” and “affordable housing”, was conducted to examine key issues related to economic stability, economic efficiency, health, and social integration of residents in different national contexts. For this four databases were used: ScienceDirect, Emerald Insight, Mendeley, and ACM Digital Library. This paper provides detailed information on the most recent scientific articles focusing on social and affordable housing issues in relation to societal attitudes. The results indicate that social and affordable housing contribute to poverty reduction and improved resident well-being. Misconceptions concerning such initiatives impede their progress. The discussion focuses on analytical tools such as Latent Dirichlet Allocation (LDA), Structural equation model (SEM), and pre-tenancy affordability assessments, which are employed to understand resident sentiment and the intricacies of housing. The paper clarifies public attitudes and opinions, policy mechanisms, and emerging research trends related to social and affordable housing concepts. The findings offer insights that can help policymakers, urban planners, and community stakeholders effectively address housing affordability challenges while promoting inclusive, resilient communities.

• Item Type: MPRA Paper
• Language: English
• Keywords: social housing; affordable housing; housing policies; affordability; societal attitude
• Subjects: I - Health, Education, and Welfare > I3 - Welfare, Well-Being, and Poverty > I30 - General; M - Business Administration and Business Economics ; Marketing ; Accounting ; Personnel Economics > M1 - Business Administration > M14 - Corporate Culture ; Diversity ; Social Responsibility; O - Economic Development, Innovation, Technological Change, and Growth > O1 - Economic Development > O18 - Urban, Rural, Regional, and Transportation Analysis ; Housing ; Infrastructure; R - Urban, Rural, Regional, Real Estate, and Transportation Economics > R2 - Household Analysis > R23 - Regional Migration ; Regional Labor Markets ; Population ; Neighborhood Characteristics

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