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Am I being abandoned? The value of retirement homes in Malaysian society

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  • Sheau-Ting Low
  • Li-Ting Neo
  • Weng-Wai Choong
  • Razlin Mansor
  • Siaw-Chui Wee
  • Jing-Ying Woon

Abstract

Purpose - The world population over the age of 60 is expected to increase from 900 million in 2015 to two billion by 2050. Retirement homes have emerged as a prominent housing alternative and become a trend for the older adults; however, older population in Malaysia could have a negative view of retirement homes. Different generations could have different perceptions of the value of retirement homes. This study aims to explore the value of retirement homes across diverse age cohorts in Malaysia. Design/methodology/approach - A qualitative approach is adopted for this study. Thematic analysis is used to analyse the interview transcripts obtained from semi-structured interviews. Findings - The results indicated that baby boomers tend to have more negative values towards retirement homes, whereas Generations X and Y demonstrated more favourable and positive values for retirement homes. Originality/value - This study serves as a useful reference for housing developers, policymakers and the management of retirement homes to better understand how different age cohorts value retirement homes, thereby encouraging relevant housing strategies to enhance the quality and support systems of retirement homes in society.

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  • Sheau-Ting Low & Li-Ting Neo & Weng-Wai Choong & Razlin Mansor & Siaw-Chui Wee & Jing-Ying Woon, 2023. "Am I being abandoned? The value of retirement homes in Malaysian society," International Journal of Housing Markets and Analysis, Emerald Group Publishing Limited, vol. 18(2), pages 478-502, December.
    • Handle: RePEc:eme:ijhmap:ijhma-07-2023-0100
    DOI: 10.1108/IJHMA-07-2023-0100
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