The experience of home for social housing tenants with a disability: security and connection but limited control

Q2 Social Sciences

Housing and Society Pub Date : 2020-01-02 DOI:10.1080/08882746.2019.1697606

T. Aplin, S. Canagasuriam, Maree Petersen, L. Gustafsson

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Abstract

ABSTRACT Research exploring the meaning of home is well established; however, limited attention has been paid to contexts outside of western, owner-occupied homes. One context which requires further investigation is the experience of home for adults with disability living in social housing. This study aimed to investigate this experience in Australia. Fifteen households participated in in-depth interviews. Two themes “home is still home” and “loss of control” emerged from the thematic analysis. Participants described their homes’ as providing security, stability and a sense of “home”, but many also experienced limited control over the location, condition, and modification and maintenance of their home. The study highlights the importance of secure tenure, the need to support people with a disability during housing transitions, and the impact of policy on the experience of home. Ongoing research on the impact of housing policies on the lives of people with a disability will be key to improved policy.

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残疾社会住房租户的住房体验：安全和联系，但控制有限

探索家的意义的研究已经建立;然而，对西方自住住房以外的情况关注有限。需要进一步调查的一个背景是生活在社会住房中的成年残疾人之家的经验。本研究旨在调查澳大利亚的这一经历。15户家庭参与了深度访谈。“家还是家”和“失控”两个主题从主题分析中浮现出来。参与者将他们的家描述为提供安全、稳定和“家”的感觉，但许多人也对他们家的位置、条件、修改和维护有有限的控制。该研究强调了保障住房使用权的重要性，在住房过渡期间为残疾人提供支持的必要性，以及政策对住房体验的影响。正在进行的关于住房政策对残疾人生活影响的研究将是改善政策的关键。

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Housing and Society Social Sciences-Urban Studies

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2.30

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期刊介绍： Housing and Society is the journal of the Housing Education and Research Association (HERA). The journal supports the mission of HERA by providing for the dissemination of research and other scholarly work. Submissions from a broad range of perspectives are encouraged. Topics in housing include: policy, design, social aspects, gerontology, behavioral aspects, energy/environment, equipment, interiors, economics, theory/model development, education, and program development or evaluation. The journal welcomes the submission of original research articles, notes and commentaries. Notes are shorter manuscripts presenting succinct information on housing related to one of the following categories: - Research: exploratory or not heavily theory-based or statistically analyzed - Academic: innovative teaching ideas - Program: development, implementation, and/or evaluation of Cooperative Extension or other housing programming efforts - Policy: examination of policy impact, comparative analysis, and/or need to achieve housing goals - Reviews: books, documentaries, etc.