The effect of dwelling size on the mental health and quality of life of female caregivers living in informal tiny homes in Hong Kong
This study contributes to the understanding of the consequences of housing informality in diverse geographical contexts and illuminates the effect of dwelling size by identifying the mechanisms through which housing size can affect the mental well-being of residents, which may vary depending on their family status. The findings yield important policy implications, including the need to establish a minimum space standard for subdivided residential dwellings and ensure equitable access to community spaces for deprived families.
Authors
- Crystal Ying Chan (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-1005-8148)
- Becky Pek-Kei Hoi
- Henry Ho Fai Sin
- Joyce Ho Yi Chan
- Edwin Shun Kit Chung
- Maggie Ying Yee Li
- Eliza Lai Yi Wong
- Ruby Yuen Shan Lai
- Rowan Tak Yuen Cheung
Institutions
- Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
Publication Details
- Journal
- BMC Public Health
- Published
- 2024-09-27
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19915-7
- Citations
- 6
- Primary Topic
- Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 6.79
Funders
- Lingnan University