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.

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BMC Public Health
Published
2024-09-27
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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12889-024-19915-7
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6
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Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
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Abstract

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.

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Chinese University of Hong Kong (HK)
Lingnan University
Openalex Percentile: Top 3%
Urban, Neighborhood, and Segregation Studies
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