The Impact of the COVID-19 Pandemic on Students’ Housing Needs and Experiences

That the COVID-19 pandemic has had a profound impact on housing is well recognized, however the impacts on students’ housing situations in particular is not well understood. These impacts may differ from those affecting other populations due to students’ housing and employment precarity, and as their housing needs have shifted as a result of the move to online learning. This research will examine how students’ housing situations have changed due to the pandemic by determining the factors associated with students’ higher likelihood of moving, the nature of these moves, and the reasons behind them. In each case, differences by gender, race, and international student status (i.e., those paying non-domestic tuition) will also be considered. The research will allow the partner organization to better identify target markets and new design or conceptual features of the housing they provide in the changing context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Faculty Supervisor:

Nick Revington

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Partner:

Unité de travail pour l’implantation de logement étudiant

Discipline:

Sociology

Sector:

Public Service, Policy, and Governance; Education; Other

University:

Université du Québec : Institut national de la recherche scientifique

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