Geographic Distribution of Senior Subsidized Housing in New Jersey
Author Information
Author(s): Amano Takashi, Park Sojung, Ryu Byeongju, Baek Jihye
Primary Institution: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
Hypothesis
This study seeks to address the gap in understanding the geographical distribution of subsidized senior housing and its association with neighborhood disadvantage.
Conclusion
The study found that subsidized senior housing is more available in areas with greater economic deprivation.
Supporting Evidence
- Subsidized senior housing helps low-income older individuals maintain economic stability.
- The study quantified SSH availability by the number of units in each census block group.
- Neighborhood disadvantage was measured using the area deprivation index (ADI).
- The results revealed a significant association between higher SSH availability and higher ADI scores.
Takeaway
This study looks at where low-income older people can find affordable housing in New Jersey and finds that these homes are often in poorer neighborhoods.
Methodology
A Geographic Information System (GIS) was used to analyze the spatial distribution of subsidized senior housing and neighborhood disadvantage, with Poisson regression assessing their relationship.
Limitations
The study does not address the accessibility of social and health-related resources surrounding subsidized senior housing.
Participant Demographics
Residents aged 62 or older, living below the poverty line, and spending 30% or more of their income on housing.
Statistical Information
P-Value
<0.001
Statistical Significance
p<0.001
Digital Object Identifier (DOI)
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