Gibson, M. , Thomson, H., Kearns, A. and Petticrew, M. (2011) Understanding the psychosocial impacts of housing type: qualitative evidence from a study of housing relocation. Housing Studies, 26(4), pp. 555-573. (doi: 10.1080/02673037.2011.559724)
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Abstract
The association between poor housing and poor health is widely accepted, but there is a lack of evidence on the health impact of housing interventions. In particular, evidence on mechanisms linking housing interventions to health is lacking. Scotland’s Housing and Regeneration Project (SHARP) evaluated the health impacts of new-build social housing using a quasi-experimental survey design. Qualitative interviews were also conducted with a sub-sample of survey respondents. The qualitative data indicated that changes in dwelling type influenced key psychosocial processes such as control, with consequent impacts on well-being. This study provided insights into the psychosocial impacts of housing design, whilst also demonstrating the utility of qualitative methods for enhancing understanding of the mechanisms linking housing change with improved well-being.
Item Type: | Articles |
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Status: | Published |
Refereed: | Yes |
Glasgow Author(s) Enlighten ID: | Gibson, Dr Marcia and Kearns, Professor Ade and Thomson, Dr Hilary and Petticrew, Dr Mark |
Authors: | Gibson, M., Thomson, H., Kearns, A., and Petticrew, M. |
Subjects: | H Social Sciences > HN Social history and conditions. Social problems. Social reform |
College/School: | College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Health & Wellbeing > MRC/CSO SPHSU College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences > School of Medicine, Dentistry & Nursing College of Social Sciences > School of Social and Political Sciences > Urban Studies |
Journal Name: | Housing Studies |
Publisher: | Taylor and Francis |
ISSN: | 0267-3037 |
ISSN (Online): | 1466-1810 |
Published Online: | 31 March 2011 |
Copyright Holders: | Copyright © 2011 Taylor and Francis |
First Published: | First published in Housing Studies 24(4):555-573 |
Publisher Policy: | Reproduced in accordance with the copyright policy of the publisher |
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