Investigating quality of life by residents of social housing in eastern Algeria: a structural equation modelling

Riadh Djafri, Riadh and Mohamed Osman, Mariana and Rabe, Noor Suzilawati and Shuid, Syafiee (2020) Investigating quality of life by residents of social housing in eastern Algeria: a structural equation modelling. Journal of Engineering, Design and Technology, 18 (6). pp. 1907-1926. ISSN 1726-0531 E-ISSN 1726-0531

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Abstract

Propose – The purpose of this paper is to identify, confirm and validate a model appropriate to capture the interrelationships between different variables to develop and improve social housing quality, adequacy, provision and residents’ quality of life (RQOL). Design/methodology/approach – This research adopted a mixed-method approach to examine the research objectives of this study. The proposed conceptual framework was tested using primary data collected from a survey of 418 residents of the new urban center of Hamla. The data were analyzed using descriptive analysis and exploratory factor analysis through SPSS. In addition, confirmatory factor analysis was performed using AMOS before validating the measurement model and testing the hypotheses through structural equation modeling (SEM). Findings – The results of SEM indicated acceptable high goodness-of-fit indices. The results revealed that three out of six hypotheses were supported. Consequently, residential quality and housing adequacy appeared to have a vital role in the conceptual framework, as it influenced social housing provision and RQOL and was influenced by socio-economic characteristics. Practical implications – The present study illustrates the interrelationships between the proposed variables using SEM analysis. In addition, by understanding the direct relationships between the selected variables, the findings would be useful for the concerned authorities to ameliorate and upgrade the social housing quality and adequacy along with surpassing the current shortage, which would enhance and contribute to the amelioration of the RQOL and throughout Algeria. Originality/value – This paper aims to establish, examine, validate the relationships and develop a conceptual framework in the context of Algerian social housing that contributes to the assessment and amelioration of social housing

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	3833/80386
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Social housing improvement, Structural equation modeling, Residents’ quality of life, Housing analysis, Satisfaction, Algeria
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > H Social Sciences (General) H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT101 Urban groups. The city. Urban sociology H Social Sciences > HT Communities. Classes. Races > HT51 Human settlements. Communities
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design Kulliyyah of Architecture and Environmental Design > Department of Urban & Regional Planning
Depositing User:	Dr Mariana Mohamed Osman
Date Deposited:	10 May 2020 18:27
Last Modified:	01 Feb 2021 14:06
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/80386

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