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Neighborhood context and residential mobility

B A Lee1, R S Oropesa, J W Kanan

  • 1Department of Sociology, Pennsylvania State University, University Park 16802.

Demography
|May 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

Neighborhood context influences residential mobility decisions. Both subjective and objective neighborhood features, including changes over time, affect the likelihood of moving.

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Area of Science:

  • Urban Sociology
  • Environmental Psychology
  • Residential Mobility Studies

Background:

  • Neighborhood context is a key factor in residential mobility.
  • Previous research has primarily focused on objective neighborhood characteristics.
  • A multidimensional conceptualization of neighborhood is needed to capture its full impact.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To extend the understanding of neighborhood contextual effects on residential mobility.
  • To differentiate between subjective and objective neighborhood domains.
  • To examine the influence of current and changing neighborhood characteristics on mobility decisions.

Main Methods:

  • Utilized a sample of Nashville residents.
  • Developed measures for subjective and objective neighborhood characteristics across temporal dimensions.
  • Employed statistical methods to estimate the impact of neighborhood context on mobility thoughts and actual mobility.

Main Results:

  • Individual factors like age and tenure remain significant predictors of mobility.
  • Subjective neighborhood features demonstrated a limited but indirect influence on the decision to move or stay.
  • Both current and changing neighborhood attributes were considered in the analysis.

Conclusions:

  • Neighborhood context, particularly subjective aspects, plays a role in residential mobility decisions.
  • Future research should further explore the nuanced relationship between neighborhood perceptions and mobility.
  • Understanding these dynamics is crucial for urban planning and housing policy.

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