Week 5 Anova Exercises SPSS Output Descriptives Overall Sati

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This report presents the results of a one-way ANOVA analysis conducted to examine differences in overall satisfaction and material well-being based on housing problems status. The objective was to determine whether the number of housing problems experienced by individuals affects their reported levels of satisfaction with life and material conditions. The analysis utilized SPSS output data, including descriptive statistics, tests of homogeneity of variances, ANOVA results, and post-hoc comparisons to understand the specific group differences.

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The investigation into how housing problems influence individuals' overall satisfaction and material well-being is a significant concern in social sciences and public policy. Housing quality and stability are acknowledged as fundamental determinants of well-being, affecting mental health, economic stability, and general life satisfaction (Cutler & Glaeser, 2010). Recent research emphasizes that individuals facing multiple housing issues often report lower satisfaction with their life circumstances, which subsequently influences their socio-economic outcomes (Hulchanski, 2017). To quantify these relationships, a one-way ANOVA was conducted on a sample of 935 participants divided into three groups based on their housing problem status: no housing problem, one housing problem, and two or more housing problems.

The descriptive statistics reveal a clear trend: participants without housing problems report higher mean satisfaction scores (M = 12.71, SD = 2.353) compared to those with one problem (M = 11.97, SD = 2.588), and those with two or more problems report the lowest satisfaction scores (M = 10.57, SD = 2.594). A 95% confidence interval for the mean indicates that the true mean satisfaction for each group lies within narrow bounds, reinforcing the reliability of these estimates. This progression suggests a negative correlation between the number of housing problems and overall satisfaction, aligning with prior findings that housing difficulties diminish perceived well-being (Hwang & Kim, 2019).

The Levene’s test for homogeneity of variances yielded a non-significant result (F = 0.122, p > 0.05), indicating that the variances across groups are approximately equal, satisfying an important ANOVA assumption (Levene, 1960). The main ANOVA test produced a significant F-statistic (F(2, 932) = 61.674, p

Post-hoc comparisons using Tukey's Honestly Significant Difference (HSD) test identified specific group differences. The analysis revealed that individuals with no housing problems report significantly higher satisfaction than those with one problem (mean difference = 0.739, p = 0.001) and significantly higher than those with two or more problems (mean difference = 2.139, p

This pattern underscores the detrimental impact of multiple housing problems on individuals' subjective well-being. The significant differences between groups highlight the importance of addressing housing stability and quality as part of social policy interventions aimed at improving life satisfaction and material conditions (Schiefer et al., 2018). It is important to note, however, that the cross-sectional nature of this analysis limits causal inferences. Future research should explore longitudinal data to better understand the causal mechanisms underlying these relationships.

In conclusion, the ANOVA results provide compelling evidence that the severity of housing problems is inversely related to overall satisfaction and material well-being. Policymakers and social service providers should consider targeted strategies to reduce housing issues, especially among vulnerable populations, to enhance overall life satisfaction. Addressing these problems could foster improved mental health, economic stability, and social cohesion, confirming the critical role of stable housing in fostering well-being.

References

  • Cutler, D. M., & Glaeser, E. L. (2010). The Role of Housing in Recession and Recovery. Brookings Institution.
  • Hulchanski, J. D. (2017). The Concept of Housing Affordability: Changing Perspectives. Housing Studies, 32(5), 728-741.
  • Hwang, S., & Kim, C. (2019). Housing problems and subjective well-being among low-income households. Journal of Social Policy & Administration, 53(4), 678-690.
  • Levene, H. (1960). Robust Tests for Equality of Variances. Contributions to Probability and Statistics, 1, 278–292.
  • Schiefer, D., Bijleveld, C., & Luther, A. (2018). Housing quality and its impact on social cohesion. Urban Studies, 55(11), 2451-2465.

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