A study on factors affecting young adults' ability to settle in housing within the Klang Valley area

Lee, Yuen Ween (2024) A study on factors affecting young adults' ability to settle in housing within the Klang Valley area. Final Year Project, UTAR.

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Abstract

This study explores the factors affecting young adults’ ability to settle in housing within the Klang Valley area. It begins with the research background, problem statement, significance of the study, research questions, research objectives, and hypotheses of the study. Then, a comprehensive review of literature, examining Maslow’s Hierarchy of Needs, housing accommodation, home ownership, housing affordability, and various factors affecting young adults’ ability to settle in housing, such as attitudes, subjective norms, and perceived behavioural controls is presented. Drawing on relevant theories and models, a theoretical framework is proposed to guide the research. Moreover, the methodology section outlines the research design, data collection methods, sampling design, research instrument, constructs measurement, and data analysis techniques, including descriptive analysis and inferential analysis through multiple regression analysis. Then, the data analysis chapter presents descriptive statistics, content analysis, reliability analysis, and inferential analysis results. Lastly, the findings highlight the most significant and subsequent significant factors affecting young adults’ ability to settle in housing. The discussion, conclusion, and implications section summarise major findings, and discusses research objectives, implications of the study, limitations of the study, as well as recommendations for future research. In short, this study contributes to understanding the complex dynamics of young adults ability to settle in housing within the Klang Valley area, offering insights for policymakers, urban planners, developers, and researchers in addressing housing needs and promoting sustainable urban development.

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