HOUSING STUDIES
Scope & Guideline
Innovating research for a sustainable housing future.
Introduction
Aims and Scopes
- Social Justice and Equity in Housing:
The journal addresses the implications of housing policies on social equity, exploring how various socio-economic factors influence access to housing and the quality of housing available to different populations. - Housing and Public Policy:
The interplay between housing and public policy is a core focus, examining how governmental actions shape housing markets, affordability, and availability. - Cultural and Social Dimensions of Housing:
Research often highlights the cultural meanings of home and community, emphasizing how housing experiences are influenced by cultural contexts and social relations. - Impact of Economic Factors on Housing:
The journal investigates the economic dimensions of housing, including financialization, market dynamics, and their effects on housing affordability and accessibility. - Housing Stability and Homelessness:
Studies on housing stability, homelessness, and the effectiveness of interventions such as Housing First models are critical areas of research, reflecting the journal's commitment to understanding and addressing housing crises.
Trending and Emerging
- Impact of COVID-19 on Housing:
The pandemic has sparked significant interest in how housing stability, preferences, and market dynamics have changed in response to COVID-19, leading to a surge in related research. - Financialization of Housing:
There is an increasing focus on the financialization of housing, examining how economic practices and investment strategies are reshaping housing markets and affecting affordability. - Housing Cooperatives and Alternative Models:
Research on housing cooperatives and community-led housing initiatives is emerging, highlighting innovative approaches to address housing shortages and enhance social sustainability. - Intersectionality in Housing Studies:
The journal is seeing a growing emphasis on intersectionality, exploring how various identities (race, gender, class) intersect to affect housing experiences and outcomes. - Environmental Sustainability in Housing:
Research increasingly addresses the environmental impacts of housing, including sustainable building practices and the role of housing in ecological conservation efforts.
Declining or Waning
- Traditional Homeownership Models:
Research focusing on traditional homeownership as the primary pathway to stability is decreasing, as alternative models such as cooperative housing and rental markets gain attention. - Rural Housing Issues:
There appears to be a diminishing focus on rural housing challenges, as urban housing issues and their complexities increasingly dominate discussions and research. - Single-Family Housing Trends:
Studies specifically centered on single-family housing dynamics are less frequent, with a shift towards understanding multifamily housing and community-led developments.
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