User satisfaction with multi-storey residential buildings in Ibadan Metropolis, Nigeria

Abstract

Multi-storey housing is growing steadily in several cities in the developed and developing countries. Nigerian cities are gradually embracing multi-storey buildings as a way to cope with urbanization and manage the pressure on lands in these populous cities. However, this has resulted in lower levels of housing satisfaction. This paper analyzed socioeconomic profile of users of multi-storey housing in Ibadan, Nigeria and their housing satisfaction. It examined 50 households in the city; data were obtained through structured questionnaire and physical observations. Data were analyzed using Single-Factor Descriptive Analysis, Mean Satisfaction Scoring (MSS) and Categorical Regression Analysis. The findings showed that respondents were generally satisfied with their housing environment. It showed a positive significant relationship (p=0.000) between residents' housing satisfaction and their socioeconomic characteristics. The study also found that most of the independent variables did not significantly influence housing satisfaction contrary to the findings of previous studies. The study concluded that socioeconomic characteristics of residents are jointly important determinants of housing satisfaction in Ibadan, Nigeria and should be considered in the design and planning of multi-storey housing.