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Factors influencing older persons' residential satisfaction in big and densely populated cities in Asia: a case study in Hong Kong
- Authors:
- PHILLIPS David R., et al
- Journal article citation:
- Ageing International, 29(1), Winter 2004, pp.46-70.
- Publisher:
- Springer
- Place of publication:
- New York
Factors that might impact on older persons' residential satisfaction were explored in Hong Kong in terms of 'domains' with elements: structural (interior and exterior characteristics, security concerns), informal (family, friends, neighbours) and formal (social services, community facilities). A random sample of 518 residents 60 or over in housing arrangements including private/public and new/old were interviewed. Hierarchical regression analysis models revealed the structural domain had the strongest tie with residential satisfaction. Formal and informal types of support were generally unrelated to residential satisfaction. Further investigation showed all 3 elements of the structural domain contributed unique variance to residential satisfaction. Satisfaction with community facilities, an element of the formal domain, was related to residential satisfaction even when variations from other domains were accounted for. When all 3 were simultaneously analysed for their contribution all elements of the structural and the community facilities element of the formal contributed to unique variance. Implications for policy makers in designing home settings for older persons in Hong Kong and other Asian cities are discussed.