IJARSAI Int. J. Adv. Res. Sci. Anal. Infer.
Sandra Noronha
Research Scholar
Department of Commerce
St. Michaels College, Cherthala
Affiliated to the University of Kerala, India
Increasing instances of displacement caused by development projects, natural disasters and climate change, resettlement has become a widely adopted intervention. Residential satisfaction among resettled populations is still debated, influenced by a complex interplay of physical, social, psychological, and institutional factors. This review explores and brings together existing conceptual models and assessment frameworks of residential satisfaction, with a particular focus on post-resettlement contexts. Following PRISMA guidelines, 40 peer reviewed studies published between 2000 and 2024 were selected from four major academic databases. Thematic synthesis reveals that while physical housing conditions dominate most models, emerging frameworks increasingly integrate social relationships, emotional well-being, and governance dimensions. Significant gaps persist in terms of standardized measurement tools, context sensitivity, and longitudinal assessments. The review emphasizes the importance for multidimensional, participatory and adaptable frameworks that better reflect the lived realities of resettled communities. By bridging fragmented theoretical perspectives, this review provides insight for future research, policy design, and practice aimed at enhancing housing outcomes and social resilience in post-resettlement settings.
Noronha, Sandra. “Residential Satisfaction After Resettlement: A Critical Review and Synthesis of Conceptual Models and Assessment Frameworks”. IJARSAI International Journal of Advanced Research Scientific Analysis & Inferences 02, no. 01 (May 20, 2026): 55–68. https://doi.org/10.5281/zenodo.20327577.