Pakistan Journal of Social Sciences
ISSN: Online 1993-6052ISSN: Print 1683-8831
Abstract
The main objective of the study is to investigate the relationship between housing characteristics and household characteristics. To comprehend the objective, the study utilizes the data of Pakistan Social and Living Standards Measurement (PSLM) 2010-11. Multinomial logit model is applied for the purpose. The results show that urban households prefer housing units with better facilities. Higher income leads to be residing with better housing characteristics. Moreover, increase in the number of children always related to the substandard housing characteristics, holding household size constant. Increase in the age of household leads to improved housing structure. Marital status of the head of household also matters. Married heads prefer better housing facilities.
How to cite this article:
G.M. Sajid and Rizwana Kouser. Relationship Between Housing and Household Characteristics:
Evidence from Pakistan.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.36478/pjssci.2019.30.38
URL: https://www.makhillpublications.co/view-article/1683-8831/pjssci.2019.30.38