Older Social and Private Renters, the Neighbourhood, and Social Connections and Activity

Morris, A

Older Social and Private Renters, the Neighbourhood, and Social Connections and Activity

Morris, A

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Publication Type:: Journal Article
Citation:: Urban Policy and Research, 2012, 30 (1), pp. 43 - 58
Issue Date:: 2012-03-01

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dc.contributor.author	Morris, A https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7652-5370	en_US
dc.date.issued	2012-03-01	en_US
dc.identifier.citation	Urban Policy and Research, 2012, 30 (1), pp. 43 - 58	en_US
dc.identifier.issn	0811-1146	en_US
dc.identifier.uri	http://hdl.handle.net/10453/28663
dc.description.abstract	This study explores the social worlds of older renters. Drawing on in-depth interviews and Sen's capability approach, it argues that accommodation costs, security of tenure and the neighbourhood play a pivotal role in shaping the capability of older renters to initiate and sustain social connections and leisure activities. In the case of older private renters, their high rents and constant anxiety around their security of tenure meant that many did not have the capability to engage in leisure activities and were isolated. In contrast, the older social housing interviewees, because of their low rents, guaranteed security of tenure and longevity of residence, usually had the capability to sustain strong social ties and partake in social activities. © 2012 Copyright Editorial Board, Urban Policy and Research.	en_US
dc.relation.ispartof	Urban Policy and Research	en_US
dc.relation.isbasedon	10.1080/08111146.2011.635411	en_US
dc.title	Older Social and Private Renters, the Neighbourhood, and Social Connections and Activity	en_US
dc.type	Journal Article
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utslib.citation.volume	30	en_US
utslib.for	1605 Policy and Administration	en_US
utslib.for	1205 Urban and Regional Planning	en_US
utslib.for	1604 Human Geography	en_US
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pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/DVC (Research)/lnstitute for Public Policy and Governance
pubs.organisational-group	/University of Technology Sydney/Strength - IPPG - Institute for Public Policy and Governance
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Abstract:

This study explores the social worlds of older renters. Drawing on in-depth interviews and Sen's capability approach, it argues that accommodation costs, security of tenure and the neighbourhood play a pivotal role in shaping the capability of older renters to initiate and sustain social connections and leisure activities. In the case of older private renters, their high rents and constant anxiety around their security of tenure meant that many did not have the capability to engage in leisure activities and were isolated. In contrast, the older social housing interviewees, because of their low rents, guaranteed security of tenure and longevity of residence, usually had the capability to sustain strong social ties and partake in social activities. © 2012 Copyright Editorial Board, Urban Policy and Research.

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