Shared Housing

Making Alternative Lifestyles Work

Bibliographic Data

ID11229338
AuthorsFranziska Baum (0000-0002-2294-1368, corresponding author), Frances Baum
Year1986
Volume21
Issue3
Pages197-212
Publication date1986-09-01
Peer ReviewedYes
Open AccessYes
TypeARTICLE
VenueAustralian Journal of Social Issues (JOURNAL)
Journal identifiersISSN: 0157-6321 • E-ISSN: 1839-4655
PublisherWiley (PUBLISHER • GB)
DOI10.1002/j.1839-4655.1986.tb00824.x
OpenAlexW2278164801
LanguageEN
Citations received6
References cited1

Changing lifestyles mean that fewer people are living in traditional families and that demands for innovative styles of housing are increasing. Many young people live in shared houses. Such housing offers relatively cheap and flexible accommodation and also has the potential to make a positive contribution to individuals' quality of life. This paper considers the factors that contribute to the success of these households: successful conflict management, the personality and expectations of sharers, the social interaction within the house and its physical design. It concludes with a consideration of ways in which sharing could be encouraged as a housing option

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