Does Homeownership Improve Household Well-Being? A Case Study from Togo

IF 3.1 2区心理学 Q1 PSYCHOLOGY, MULTIDISCIPLINARY

Journal of Happiness Studies Pub Date : 2025-05-21 DOI:10.1007/s10902-025-00903-6

Tchablemane Yenlide, Mawussé Komlagan Nézan Okey

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Abstract

This paper analyses the impact of homeownership on household well-being in Togo. We apply the difference-in-difference method to longitudinal panel data constructed from the two waves of the Harmonized Household Living Conditions Survey in 2018 and 2021. We found homeownership’s positive and significant impact on households’ economic and subjective well-being. The results remain robust even after several complementary econometric tests are conducted. The study also highlights specific characteristics based on the gender of the head of the household and the household’s place of residence. The implications of the study’s findings are discussed regarding economic policy recommendations.

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有房能改善家庭幸福吗？多哥案例研究

本文分析了多哥住房拥有率对家庭幸福感的影响。我们将差中差法应用于2018年和2021年两波协调住户生活条件调查的纵向面板数据。我们发现住房所有权对家庭的经济和主观幸福感有积极而显著的影响。即使在进行了几次补充性计量经济学测试之后，结果仍然是稳健的。该研究还强调了基于户主性别和家庭居住地的具体特征。本文讨论了研究结果对经济政策建议的影响。

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Journal of Happiness Studies Multiple-

CiteScore

8.60

自引率

6.50%

发文量

110

期刊介绍： The international peer-reviewed Journal of Happiness Studies is devoted to theoretical and applied advancements in all areas of well-being research. It covers topics referring to both the hedonic and eudaimonic perspectives characterizing well-being studies. The former includes the investigation of cognitive dimensions such as satisfaction with life, and positive affect and emotions. The latter includes the study of constructs and processes related to optimal psychological functioning, such as meaning and purpose in life, character strengths, personal growth, resilience, optimism, hope, and self-determination. In addition to contributions on appraisal of life-as-a-whole, the journal accepts papers investigating these topics in relation to specific domains, such as family, education, physical and mental health, and work. The journal welcomes high-quality theoretical and empirical submissions in the fields of economics, psychology and sociology, as well as contributions from researchers in the domains of education, medicine, philosophy and other related fields. The Journal of Happiness Studies provides a forum for three main areas in happiness research: 1) theoretical conceptualizations of well-being, happiness and the good life; 2) empirical investigation of well-being and happiness in different populations, contexts and cultures; 3) methodological advancements and development of new assessment instruments. The journal addresses the conceptualization, operationalization and measurement of happiness and well-being dimensions, as well as the individual, socio-economic and cultural factors that may interact with them as determinants or outcomes. Central Questions include, but are not limited to: Conceptualization: What meanings are denoted by terms like happiness and well-being? How do these fit in with broader conceptions of the good life? Operationalization and Measurement: Which methods can be used to assess how people feel about life? How to operationalize a new construct or an understudied dimension in the well-being domain? What are the best measures for investigating specific well-being related constructs and dimensions? Prevalence and causality Do individuals belonging to different populations and cultures vary in their well-being ratings? How does individual well-being relate to social and economic phenomena (characteristics, circumstances, behavior, events, and policies)? What are the personal, social and economic determinants and causes of individual well-being dimensions? Evaluation: What are the consequences of well-being for individual development and socio-economic progress? Are individual happiness and well-being worthwhile goals for governments and policy makers? Does well-being represent a useful parameter to orient planning in physical and mental healthcare, and in public health? Interdisciplinary studies: How has the study of happiness developed within and across disciplines? Can we link philosophical thought and empirical research? What are the biological correlates of well-being dimensions?