Residential environmental quality and quality of life

Irene van Kamp; Annemarie Ruysbroek; Rebecca Stellato

doi:10.4324/9780203885239

Residential environmental quality and quality of life

Irene van Kamp, Annemarie Ruysbroek, Rebecca Stellato

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Abstract

People spend at least 65% of their time at home or in the near vicinity of their homes (Briggs et al 2003). This simple fact justifies the study of health and well-being at the micro level of housing and neighbourhood. A recent pan-European Union (EU) survey (EF 20041) on perceived living conditions showed that good health, sufficient income, having a family and housing quality are perceived as the main factors contributing to a good life for the majority of Europeans. Adequate accommodation is most frequently mentioned in the new member and candidate states of the EU. Finally, satisfaction with the residential environment can contribute to the commitment of people to their environment (Moser and Uzzel 2004).

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Housing and Health in Europe
Subtitle of host publication	The WHO LARES Project
Publisher	Taylor and Francis
Pages	220-246
Number of pages	27
ISBN (Electronic)	9781134022236
ISBN (Print)	9780415477352
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4324/9780203885239
Publication status	Published - 1 Jan 2009
Externally published	Yes

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