Effects of Livable Housing on Community Quality of Life: A Macro-Micro Study

Widy Atmojokusumo; Christina Ruth Elisabeth

doi:10.31815/jp.v21i1.633

Authors

Widy Atmojokusumo Master of Economic Planning and Development Policy, University of Indonesia
Christina Ruth Elisabeth Master of Economic Planning and Development Policy, University of Indonesia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.31815/jp.v21i1.633

Keywords:

Human development index, livable house, quality of life, household, Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs)

Abstract

Starting from the issue that access to adequate housing had only reached 38.3% by the year 2019, as
evaluated through four basic parameters in the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). This study
investigates the extent to which the livable housing indicators in SDGs influence the overall quality of life.
The quality of life is assessed at the macro level using the Human Development Index parameters and at the
micro level through the outcomes of government assistance programs. The results of multiple linear
regression indicate that most livable housing parameters exert a strong, significant influence on the
community's quality of life at the macro level. Meanwhile, the micro-community’s perception in the research
sample confirms Bappenas’s findings and the SDGs. Considering that all parameters of livable houses
significantly influence quality of life at the macro level, the research sample unit at the micro level has
provided adequate confidence in most aspects of livable housing. Through this study, the authors expect
that the Government can maximize the program's effectiveness in expanding household access to adequate
housing, thereby achieving the target of at least 74% accessibility by 2029.

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