A path analysis of factors influencing social cohesion and neighbor support in collective self-build housing. The importance of getting to know future neighbors

Berg, Pauline van den; Wielen, G.J.M. van der; Maussen, S.J.E.; Arentze, Theo

doi:10.1007/s10901-020-09807-8

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“…Similarly, Williams (2005) indicates that there are fewer social interactions in large communities. On the other hand, Van den Berg et al (2021) find that a large project size is positively related to perceived neighbour support. Homogeneity in sociodemographic and cultural background and values seems to be a precondition for group cohesion (Bresson & Labit, 2020;Hamiduddin, & Gallent, 2016;Labit, 2015).…”

Section: Neighbourhood Social Cohesion Social Satisfaction Social Loneliness and Collaborative Housingmentioning

confidence: 81%

“…Homogeneity in sociodemographic and cultural background and values seems to be a precondition for group cohesion (Bresson & Labit, 2020;Hamiduddin, & Gallent, 2016;Labit, 2015). Higher levels of age homogeneity have been found to be related to higher levels of neighbourhood social cohesion (Van den Berg et al, 2021). Hamiduddin, & Gallent, (2016, p. 375) state that "cohesion was found to form between households with similar educational backgrounds, similar values, and those occupying broadly the same socio-economic class."…”

Section: Neighbourhood Social Cohesion Social Satisfaction Social Loneliness and Collaborative Housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

“…Therefore, even when the main focus is not on co-housing, collective self-build is still likely to contribute to neighbourhood social cohesion. In these collective self-build projects, getting to know fellow residents during the development process (through meetings and activities during the development process) contributes to the formation of a collaborative lifestyle in the project, which in turn promotes social cohesion and access to social support from neighbours (van den Berg et al, 2021). The positive effect of collaborative housing on neighbourhood social cohesion is thus likely due to the social interaction between residents during the development process as well as after moving in.…”

Section: Neighbourhood Social Cohesion Social Satisfaction Social Loneliness and Collaborative Housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Collective self-build for senior friendly communities. Studying the effects on social cohesion, social satisfaction and loneliness

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Neighbourhood social cohesion is important for the health and well-being of the ageing population. It is therefore crucial to study how we can create neighbourhoods with high levels of neighbourhood social cohesion where senior citizens can age in place. We test the hypotheses that collective self-build is positively related to social cohesion and (directly and indirectly) to social satisfaction and lower levels of loneliness. The study is based on survey data from 326 respondents of 50 years and over living in 25 collective self-build development projects and 19 conventionally developed housing projects in the Netherlands. The results of a structural equation model (SEM) reveal that collective self-build is directly related to neighbourhood social cohesion and lower feelings of social loneliness. We find an indirect effect on social satisfaction. These positive relationships hold while controlling for personal and household characteristics. This quantitative study adds scientific knowledge on the collective self-build development method and its relation to social cohesion, loneliness and satisfaction.

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Section: Neighbourhood Social Cohesion Social Satisfaction Social Loneliness and Collaborative Housingmentioning

confidence: 81%

Section: Neighbourhood Social Cohesion Social Satisfaction Social Loneliness and Collaborative Housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

Section: Neighbourhood Social Cohesion Social Satisfaction Social Loneliness and Collaborative Housingmentioning

confidence: 99%

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“…Conducive social factors are difficult to strengthen. Van den Berg et al [106] suggested some possibilities for policy makers to strengthen perceived neighborhood cohesion, but whether this will lead to success remains unclear. Economic and regulatory conditions are largely determined by policy makers.…”

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On the Future(s) of Energy Communities in the German Energy Transition: A Derivation of Transformation Pathways

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Active participation of citizens in the sustainable energy transition—particularly in energy communities—is explicitly desired by the European Union and considered vital for a successful transformation of Europe’s energy system. Currently, energy communities, i.e., citizen-led groups generating energy from renewable sources can be found across Europe, though current numbers are small. However, it is expected that the majority of EU households will be active in some form in the generation of energy by 2050. In order to understand how such a development could come about, and if desired, how it could be ensured, we developed and applied a quasi-dynamic model using the Cross-Impact Balance (CIB) approach and with it analyzed and assessed such a transition in detail. Data for the CIB model was derived from case studies, interviews, three surveys including two discrete choice experiments, expert workshops, and complementary secondary data. A central consideration of the model is a differentiated representation of the heterogeneity of actors in society and their interactions. Main results obtained from the application of the model are possible transformation pathways of citizen participation in the energy transition of Germany. A key finding was that if current trends continue, a citizen-driven energy transition based on energy communities will unlikely be successful. We conclude that several framework conditions must change simultaneously from the status quo so that different social groups in society can be active in the generation of energy. These include changes such as the abolition of hindering regulations and the expansion of financial support schemes with a focus on lower socioeconomic groups. Furthermore, only in a combination of conducive social factors such as neighborhood cohesion and conducive social influence, as well as favorable economic conditions, can energy communities become an important player in Germany’s future energy system.

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“…Some studies on CH developed in the Global North affirm that these initiatives have social characteristics such as promoting neighbourhood social cohesion, social interactions and mutual aid (Arroyo et al, 2021;Lang & Novy, 2014;Sørvoll & Bengtsson, 2018). This is because, unlike mainstream housing, CH includes social inclusion, solidarity, community life, and collaboration among its explicit values (Van den Berg et al, 2021;Vestbro, 2010). Nevertheless, these housing forms have not yet been conceptualised as CH in Latin America.…”

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The potential of collaborative housing to tackle the social deficit of housing: the Chilean case

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Ersoy,

Czischke

et al. 2024

J Hous and the Built Environ

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In recent decades, various programs have been developed as part of Chile’s housing policies to respond to the housing deficit. Most policies have so far focused on addressing the quantitative, qualitative, and urban deficits, neglecting the social dimension of housing. At the same time, the concept of collaborative housing has been referred to as a possible alternative to respond to these social challenges by fostering social cohesion, collaboration, and mutual aid. This article explores how collaborative housing can tackle the social deficit of housing. Here, we conceptualise this deficit as ‘the lack of non-physical or intangible social characteristics given among residents of a project, such as trust, social cohesion, and a sense of community, necessary for housing to be considered adequate.’ We examined the relation between these two concepts by developing a theoretical and empirical study. The first consisted of a theoretical framework and a review of literature on collaborative housing’s response to the social deficit of housing. Second, we interviewed stakeholders from two study cases. We found that residents in both collaborative housing cases perceive an improvement in their social interactions, sociability, trust, and sense of community in their current homes compared to previous homes. Therefore, we conclude that collaborative housing presents opportunities to tackle the social deficit of housing.

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A path analysis of factors influencing social cohesion and neighbor support in collective self-build housing. The importance of getting to know future neighbors

Cited by 6 publications

References 62 publications

Collective self-build for senior friendly communities. Studying the effects on social cohesion, social satisfaction and loneliness

Collective self-build for senior friendly communities. Studying the effects on social cohesion, social satisfaction and loneliness

On the Future(s) of Energy Communities in the German Energy Transition: A Derivation of Transformation Pathways

The potential of collaborative housing to tackle the social deficit of housing: the Chilean case

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