RESIDENTIAL LOCATION CHOICES OF SINGLE MOTHER HOUSEHOLDS

In this study, a cluster analysis was conducted to classify single mother households’ residential preferences based on a questionnaire survey of single mother households having relocation experience. Five distinct preference patterns were identified, with three indicating a higher likelihood of requiring housing support. Clusters with close proximity to relatives showed higher employment rates and greater housing satisfaction. Among the clusters with low settlement intentions, those that prioritized the residential environment showed an even lower willingness to settle than those that prioritized minimizing housing costs. This suggests that a higher housing cost burden may be linked to lower settlement intentions.