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Purpose: This paper investigates the housing policy and well-being of civil servants in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. It examined the influence of location of housing; type/quality of housing on the well-being of civil servants.
Design/Methodology/Approach: Survey research design was used in collecting, analysing, and interpreting data based on the sociological nature of the study. A multi-stage sampling technique was used based on segments of the population. Stratified and random sampling procedures were used to select 10 Ministries, Departments and Agencies, representing 10 strata. Four hundred (400) respondents (40 per stratum) were sampled for the study. The data obtained were analysed and presented in tables and diagrams. Descriptive statistics and independent t-Test inferential statistics were used.
Findings: Findings revealed that housing policy on location, type/quality of housing influences well-being of civil servants in terms of improvement in quality of fundamental needs, economic progress and higher self-esteem for both individuals and communities.
Research Limitation/Implications: This research focused on housing policy and wellbeing of civil servants in Calabar Municipality of Cross River State, Nigeria.
Practical Implication: The knowledge from this study will assist individuals, families, agencies and stakeholders in housing projects to comprehend and address the intervening and mediating factors essential in the housing-wellbeing equation.
Social Implication: This study will assist development policy-makers in adopting a well-functioning environment that promotes socio-economic well-being in line with the targets of SDG 11.
Originality/Value: This study is based on a housing adjustment behaviour framework; it analysis the dynamics of satisfying housing needs and the ways society decides how individuals and households are sheltered.
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Nkpoyen, F., Kenneth, B.U., Cobham, G.E., Ojo, G., Njerinze, C.J. (2022). Housing Policy and Well-Being of Civil Servants in Calabar Municipality, Cross River State, Nigeria. In: Mojekwu, J.N., Thwala, W., Aigbavboa, C., Bamfo-Agyei, E., Atepor, L., Oppong, R.A. (eds) Sustainable Education and Development – Making Cities and Human Settlements Inclusive, Safe, Resilient, and Sustainable. ARCA 2021. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-90973-4_6
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