Determinants of Housing Satisfaction for Older Married and Unmarried Women in Florida

A stepwise discriminant analysis of 242 older Florida women was used to assess differences in housing satisfaction determinants between married and unmarried older women. The most significant determinants among married women were related to size of the home and accommodation of possessions. Among those who were not married, the number of people in the household was the most significant predictor of satisfaction, with those living alone more likely to be satisfied with their housing. Neighborhood satisfaction was an important predictor for both married and unmarried women. Respondents also identified the most satisfying and most dissatisfying aspects of their homes.