미국 도심에 거주하는 55세 이상 독신가구의 주거만족도에 관한 연구

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Abstract This study aims to analyze the housing satisfaction of 55 years and older (55+) single-person householders in U.S.urban communities with the 2011 American Housing Survey Data. Single-person householders younger than 55 years ofage (55−) were used as a reference group. Housing Adjustment Theory was used to develop a research framework todepict the relationships of housing satisfaction (dependent variable) with demographic and housing variables (independentvariables). The regression analysis revealed that age, health status, government income, race, gender, age of house,housing quality, neighborhood, structure type, and tenure status had a significant effect on housing satisfaction levels ofboth those aged 55− and 55+. However, for the cohort of 55+, education, census region, housing affordability, andstructure size also affected their housing satisfaction. Neighborhood satisfaction had the strongest effect on housingsatisfaction of both groups. These variables were discussed in terms of resources and constraints contributing to theirhousing satisfaction. This study highlights the present and future housing trends and challenges of U.S. singlehouseholders in U.S. urban communities.Keywords : Housing Satisfaction, 55+ Single, U.S. Urban, American Housing Survey, Housing Adjustment Theory주요어: 주거만족도 , 55세 이상 독신가구 , 미국 도심지 , 미국 인구총주택조사 , 주거조절이론