Residential Mobility Research Articles

Assimilation or Differentiation? Diverging Effects of Residential Mobility on Consumer Risk Taking

Assimilation or Differentiation? Diverging Effects of Residential Mobility on Consumer Risk Taking

ACCESSIBILITY FEATURES AND URBAN CONNECTIVITY: IMPLICATIONS FOR RESIDENTIAL MOBILITY IN OSOGBO, NIGERIA

Urban connectivity and accessibility features play a crucial role in shaping residential mobility patterns in cities. This study explores the relationship between accessibility features and urban connectivity, and residential mobility in Osogbo, Nigeria, and their implications for residential mobility. As urbanization continues to shape the landscape of cities across Nigeria, understanding how accessibility influences the movement of residents becomes increasingly important. This study highlights key accessibility features, assesses the current state of urban connectivity, and evaluates their implications for residential mobility, ultimately suggesting strategies for enhancing urban living in Osogbo. Using a mixed-methods approach, we collected data through surveys, interviews, and observations. Our findings indicate that accessibility features such as road network density, public transportation, and pedestrian infrastructure significantly influence residential mobility decisions. The study also reveals that urban connectivity, measured by access to employment opportunities, amenities, and services, is a key driver of residential mobility. The results have implications for urban planning and policy-making, highlighting the need for investments in accessibility features and urban connectivity to promote sustainable and equitable residential mobility.

The professional careers of former Portuguese football players: a sociodemographic and professional approach

Introduction: The study is aimed to identify sociodemographic and professional characteristics related to the careers of former Portuguese football players. Methodology: The sample consisted of 84 Portuguese former players (48.8 ± 8.2 years old) with at least 8 years of professional experience, who finished their careers between 1988 and 2018. Quantitative data was collected from a validated semi-structure interview guide. Results and Discussion: Former Portuguese players had a career of 15.2 ± 3.1 years with more 6.4 ± 2.2 years of youth federated formation. Significant statistical differences were seen between former players with different competitive levels (t(71)=3.843; p=0.001) and international status (t(82)=-2.740; p=0.008). During their careers, 36% accomplish academic formation and 61.9% pursued technical education. Academic habilitation was statistically significant relationships with competitive level (χ2(1)=9.655; ρ=0.002) and international status (χ2(1)=6.930; ρ=0.008), unlike what happened with technical qualification (p>0.05). The majority of former players marry (83.3%) and have children during the career (82.2%). The divorce rate is 15%. Residential mobility is high (8.1 ± 5.55 years). The professional incomes were considered high or very high and 16.7% of former players developed addictions during their career. Conclusion: Former players with higher competitive levels and international status tend to have longer careers. Conversely, they tend to invest less in academic formation. The results reveals that the football career is brief and presents stress and risk factors, mainly at higher competitive levels. The findings contribute to a better understanding and discussion of the professional careers of former Portuguese football players.

Reputation promotes COVID‐19 infection prevention behaviours especially among unvaccinated people and those who perceived a lower risk

Abstract The global COVID‐19 outbreak caused severe physical and economic damage. This study focused on the interpersonal factors among Japanese people and attempted to elucidate why the impact in Japan was milder than that in other countries. Previous studies have demonstrated that the perceived risk of COVID‐19 promoted infection prevention behaviours. However, even people who perceived a low risk engaged in infection prevention behaviours in Japan. Therefore, we investigated whether reputation promoted infection prevention behaviours in Japan, especially among those with a lower risk perception. We conducted four studies and analysed the data for 2214 participants (176, 1235, 518 and 285 participants in each study). Participants had a greater intention to engage in infection prevention behaviours as they estimated greater reputational damage if they neglected to perform these behaviours. In addition, reputation more strongly promoted infection prevention behaviours among unvaccinated people (Studies 1a–1c) and those who perceived a lower risk of COVID‐19 (Study 2). That is, even those who perceived a lower risk engaged in infection prevention behaviours to avoid lowering their reputation. We further discuss the socio‐ecological characteristics that may underlie these results, such as tighter norms and lower residential mobility.

Residential Mobility: The Impact of the Real Estate Market on Housing Location Decisions

In the context of increasing digitization, integrating ICT technologies, artificial intelligence, and remote working is altering residential mobility patterns and housing preferences. This study examines the housing market’s impact, focusing on how residential affordability affects residential choices, using a case study of the Metropolitan City of Florence. The analysis employs a methodology centered on the Debt-to-Income Ratio (DTI), which cross-references real estate market values (source: Agenzia delle Entrate and leading real estate portals) with household income brackets to identify affordable areas. The results reveal a clear divide: households with incomes below EUR 26,000 per year (representing about 69% of the population) are excluded from the central urban property market. This evidence confirms regional and national trends, emphasizing a growing mismatch between housing costs and disposable incomes. The study concludes that affordability is a technical–financial parameter and a valuable tool for supporting inclusive urban planning. Its application facilitates the orientation of effective public policies and the identification of socially sustainable housing solutions.

Environmental influences on mental health: eight-year longitudinal data show a bi-directional association between residential mobility and mental health outcomes.

Environmental influences on mental health: eight-year longitudinal data show a bi-directional association between residential mobility and mental health outcomes.

Racial differences in residential mobility after the Flint Water Crisis: A survival analysis.

Racial differences in residential mobility after the Flint Water Crisis: A survival analysis.

Go with the flow: Residential mobility of internal migrants during intensive urban renewal in China

Go with the flow: Residential mobility of internal migrants during intensive urban renewal in China

Assessment of Residents’ Socioeconomic Characteristics and their Pattern of Residential Mobility in Osogbo, Nigeria

This study focuses on Residents’ Socioeconomic Characteristics and the Pattern of Residential Mobility in Osogbo, Nigeria. Using both primary and secondary data. Primary data obtained from households in Osogbo and Olorunda Local Government Areas LGAs. Information obtained from INEC showed that there were 26 electoral wards in the study area. The wards were classified into core, transition, and suburban zones. A stratified random sampling technique was employed to select 9 electoral wards that were sampled. Through Google Earth, 10027 buildings were identified in the study area. In the core (1201 and 2558), transition (4434 and 1063) and suburb (443 and 328). Five per cent (5%) of the identified buildings were sampled. Thus, one out of every 20 buildings was selected using the systematic random sampling technique. Adopted this procedure, a questionnaire was administered to four hundred and ninety-nine (499) households in the study area. Secondary data obtained were the maps of the study area. Data were analyzed using binomial logistic regression and factor analysis. Findings show that most residents (87.1%) have moved at least once within Osogbo. While 12.9% of the sampled population have not moved. 7%, 4.9% and 1% of this are from the core, transition and suburban zones of Osogbo respectively. It further shows that residential movement within each residential zone is apparent. 35.9%, 34.9% and 2.4% of the residents moved or relocated within the core, transition and suburban residential zones of Osogbo, respectively. Major movement (19.2%) across the residential zones occurs from the core zone to the transition zone. Another notable residential movement is from the core to the suburban, representing 3.2%. The study concluded that special consideration must be given to the socioeconomic characteristics and the pattern of residential mobility of residents, overall housing quality, neighbourhood conditions and attributes, among others, which varied along the different residential areas of Osogbo.

The Dark Side of Moving Upward: How Residential Mobility Affects Subjective Well-Being in China

The Dark Side of Moving Upward: How Residential Mobility Affects Subjective Well-Being in China

Late-life divorce and housing changes among older men and women in Sweden

As societies age and late-life divorce becomes more common, older adult divorcees will constitute an increasingly important demographic group. Yet, divorce for older adults differs from mid-life divorce. In this paper, we look at housing tenure transitions around the time of divorce and examine the extent to which housing patterns observed for late-life divorce resemble those among mid-life divorcees. We use Swedish register data to analyze housing shifts during divorce for older adults aged 60–78. Using data on the discontinuation of marriages or civil partnerships between 1995 and 2013, we identify 30,000 late-life divorces. We analyze gender differences in the probability of residential mobility and the likelihood of ownership and rental tenure. We find that women are more likely to move. Our study also highlights gender differences in the effects of late-life divorce on homeownership, showing that women are more likely to be tenant owners, while men are more likely to be owners of single-family housing units.

Social Determinants of Health and Injury Among Children

Pediatric physical injuries have lasting effects on child mental and physical health and social outcomes. Little is known about social determinants that increase the odds of injury in children. To examine the association between 14 social determinants of child health (SDoCH) and odds of pediatric injury. Population-based retrospective case-control study in Winnipeg, Canada. Cases (children aged ≤17 years admitted to the hospital from 2002 to 2019 with physical injuries) were linked to their mothers using a unique identifier and matched 1:5 on age, sex, and geographic region with uninjured controls from the general population. Data were analyzed from May 2023 to July 2024. Fourteen SDoCH measured as present or absent from birth to date of injury: low-income neighborhood; rural status; receipt of income assistance; justice system involvement; parent with less than a high school education; social housing; having an immigrant parent; high residential mobility; being born to a teen mother; having a child in protective care; child mental health diagnosis; maternal axis I or axis II mental disorder; and maternal physical disorder. Pediatric injury that required hospitalization. Analyses were conducted using conditional multivariate logistic regression modeling. The final groups included 9853 cases and 49 442 controls for a total sample of 59 295. For cases at time of injury, the mean (SD) age was 9.8 (5.2) years, 6358 (64.5%) were male, 4688 (47.6%) lived in a rural area, and 3639 (36.9%) were low income. There were no significant differences between cases and controls for demographics; however, there was a greater proportion than expected of both groups in the lowest quintile. In the final multivariable model, rural area (adjusted odds ratio [aOR], 6.62; 95% CI, 4.62-9.47), having a child in protective care (aOR, 1.43; 95% CI, 1.31-1.55), being born to a teen mother (aOR, 1.34; 95% CI, 1.26-1.41), parent criminal justice system involvement (aOR, 1.27; 95% CI, 1.21-1.33), and receipt of income assistance (aOR, 1.13; 95% CI, 1.06-1.21) increased odds of pediatric traumatic injury. In this retrospective case-control study, several adverse SDoCH were associated with increased odds of pediatric injury. These findings can inform targeted injury risk reduction programs.

Residential dissonance of teleworkers: Implications on relocation and impacts on urban sprawl in a post-COVID world

This paper examines the role of telework adoption and preferences in residential relocation, focusing on how residential dissonance influences the intention to move. Specifically, if individuals more positive toward telework find their current residential location mismatched with their preferences, they are more likely to experience residential dissonance. This dissatisfaction could drive them to relocate to more suburban areas, contributing to urban sprawl. In this context, the 15-minute city could play a crucial role in the decision, as individuals may be drawn to urban environments with these characteristics, potentially mitigating the pressure for suburban relocation. A Structural Equation Model is estimated to test the study hypothesis using data from an online survey conducted in the Lisbon Metropolitan Area during spring and summer 2021. The results suggest that while attitudes toward telework do not significantly influence the decision to move, teleworking practices, particularly experiences during the pandemic do, indicating that telework could contribute to suburbanization. Nevertheless, the variables that capture the push factors for residential mobility (being young, living in a small house, having children, and being a renter) have a more decisive influence on the decision to move than the effects of telework, residential satisfaction, and residential dissonance. As for living in a 15-minute city, individuals residing in areas more aligned with the concept are less satisfied with the quality of public space, although more satisfied with accessibility levels. Living in a 15-minute city has a positive effect on the intention to move. This suggests that the impact of living in a 15-minute city may not be as straightforward as often assumed, highlighting the complexities of residential satisfaction in these environments.

The nexus of the risk of depression and residential mobility for urban poor mothers: New longitudinal evidence from Nairobi.

The nexus of the risk of depression and residential mobility for urban poor mothers: New longitudinal evidence from Nairobi.

Residential mobility, neighborhood environment, and diabetes complications among socioeconomically disadvantaged patients in the United States.

Residential mobility, neighborhood environment, and diabetes complications among socioeconomically disadvantaged patients in the United States.

Retraction of "Home visiting impacts during the pandemic: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial of Child First" by Xia et al. (2023).

Reports the retraction of "Home visiting impacts during the pandemic: Evidence from a randomized controlled trial of child first" by Samantha Xia, Mervett Hefyan, Meghan P. McCormick, Maya Goldberg, Emily Swinth and Sharon Huang (Journal of Family Psychology, 2023[Aug], Vol 37[5], 569-580). This article is being retracted at the request of the publisher, and the editor and all authors of the original article consented. The MDRC study team identified two caregivers who were enrolled at baseline but were, themselves, minors. (The following abstract of the original article appeared in record 2023-81526-001.) Existing research has found that home visiting programs for families with young children can improve children's development and strengthen caregiver and family well-being. However, the pandemic created numerous challenges for home visiting programs, forcing them to deliver services online or in a hybrid format to respond to pandemic-related challenges. Questions remain about the impacts of these programs when delivered at-scale via a hybrid model, especially during this uniquely challenging time. The present study reports 12-month impacts from a randomized controlled trial of Child First-an evidence-based home visiting program that provides psychotherapeutic, parent-child intervention (children ages 0-5) embedded in a coordinated system of care-when implemented as a hybrid service. This study estimates impacts within four domains: families' receipt of services, caregiver psychological well-being and parenting, child behavior, and family economic well-being. After randomly assigning families (N = 226) to receive Child First or typical community services, the research team surveyed caregivers (N = 183) about a year after study enrollment. Results from regression models with site fixed effects revealed suggestive evidence that Child First reduced caregivers' job loss, residential mobility, and self-reported substance abuse, and increased receipt of virtual services during the pandemic. There were null impacts on caregivers' psychological well-being, families' involvement with the child welfare system, children's behaviors, and other indicators of economic well-being. Implications for future research and policy are discussed. (PsycInfo Database Record (c) 2025 APA, all rights reserved).

Between proximity and security: A log-linear choice modeling of displacement risks and residential mobility trade-offs in immigrant Sub-Saharan communities

Between proximity and security: A log-linear choice modeling of displacement risks and residential mobility trade-offs in immigrant Sub-Saharan communities

Millionaires on the Run? Taxation of the Rich and Induced Mobility: A Literature Review

The main goal of this paper is to evaluate, from an economics perspective, the growing literature on the possible tax-induced residential mobility of high-income and high-net-worth individuals. This literature is dominated by the estimation of one parameter: migration elasticity in response to changes in net-of-tax income. The considerable heterogeneity of estimations of this elasticity warns against drawing any overall conclusions without considering and evaluating the institutional and economic conditions and methodological options influencing each specific estimation. While keeping this caveat in mind, we offer some final recommendations for public decision-makers who hope to offer differentiating tax policies targeting taxpayers in the top wealth and income bracket or favouring specific professional profiles.

When are they insecure? Housing arrangements and residential mobility among families with children

Abstract A growing proportion of children live in unaffordable, overcrowded, or doubled-up housing, raising concerns among scholars of child wellbeing. These arrangements may affect children through increased exposure to insecure mobility such as frequent or reactive moves. Though scholars consider resource-strained arrangements insecure, the assumption that they lead to insecure mobility is quantitatively untested. Further, demographic theory suggests that these arrangements would lead to purposive moves, which are calculated adjustments to things like costs, space, or independence that have plausibly neutral or beneficial effects for children. I use individual-fixed effects regressions and restricted-access residential histories from the Panel Study of Income Dynamics to assess how living in resource-strained housing predicts exposure to mobility outcomes for children. Consistent with literature on housing insecurity, severe cost burdens and doubling up with non-kin predict higher probabilities of either frequent or reactive moves, and severe overcrowding precedes moves to high-poverty neighborhoods. Aligned with a traditional view on mobility, analyses also suggest that cost burdens, overcrowding, and doubling up lead to purposive moves to less expensive housing, more spacious housing, and more independent housing arrangements, respectively. Together, these findings suggest that housing strains, in the absence of poverty, increase the likelihood of a set of moves that have generally ambivalent implications for children’s life chances. However, families in poverty may lack the resources necessary to make moves that address their housing needs and aspirations. These findings contradict long-held rules of thumb, suggesting a reconsideration of how we collectively define, study, and respond to insecurity.

Modeling residential fire spatial risk using Markov Chain and Geographically Weighted Regression

ABSTRACT This paper applies Markov Chain to model fire risk in Melbourne and Geographically Weighted Regression (GWR) to analyze local effects of spatial characteristics on fire risk variability. Results show that fire risk tends to vary across space and time, influenced by socio-urban characteristics of Melbourne. The inner city and its surrounding suburbs are more susceptible to fire incidents. Language barriers, residential mobility, home ownership, types of dwellings and dwelling density tend to significantly affect local fire risk. The outcomes from this research enable fire authorities to help develop geo-targeted and need-based education campaigns on fire safety at a local area.