Framework of the existing patterns of residential segregation and housing quality in Nigeria
Residential segregation, the spatial separation of population sub-groups within a given geographical area, is a phenomenon which is prevalent in both developed and developing countries like Nigeria. This research examined the existing patterns of residential segregation and housing quality in Bauchi...
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| Online Access: | http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/9153/ http://eprints.uthm.edu.my/9153/1/MARYAM_SALIHU_Muhammad.pdf |
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| Summary: | Residential segregation, the spatial separation of population sub-groups within a
given geographical area, is a phenomenon which is prevalent in both developed and
developing countries like Nigeria. This research examined the existing patterns of
residential segregation and housing quality in Bauchi Metropolis of Northern
Nigeria; its objectives are to explore the main patterns of residential segregation and
evaluate the factors responsible for residential segregation in the study area, to
analyse the quality of houses in the study area and determine the relationship
between residential segregation and housing quality in the study area, and to develop
a framework for the existing patterns of residential segregation and housing quality.
Data was collected from 600 households within three density areas in Bauchi
metropolis. The research was conducted through questionnaire survey, personal
interview and personal observation, and the quantitative data was analysed using
regression analysis while the qualitative data was analysed using thematic analysis.
The research established that the existing residential segregation patterns are based
mainly on religion, ethnicity, age and income; and the factors responsible for
residential segregation in the study area are individual and aggregate socioeconomic
characteristics, individual preference/taste/choice of neighbourhood and
political/institutional factors. While the indicators of housing quality in the study
area are building design, type of roofing and wall materials, condition and age of
buildings, the type of internal facilities and the source of lighting. The findings of
this research have contributed to knowledge by establishing that residential
segregation patterns are based mainly on religion, ethnicity, age and income; and that
political and institutional factors influence residential segregation in the study area. |
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