Abstract
The purpose of this study was to evaluate how participating in the Habitat for Humanity house-building process influenced participants’ purpose well-being, social well-being, community well-being, physical and mental well-being, and financial well-being, and how effective Habitat for Humanity is in aiding neighborhood revitalization within the Greater Lafayette area. The research project resulted in a presentation of quantitative data and a testimonial video that highlighted the stories of families that had worked with Habitat for Humanity. Quantitative data was gathered through a survey that addressed respondents’ levels of satisfaction within the various categories of well-being mentioned above. Testimonial information was gathered from interviews with respondents to gain a more personal insight into their stories. The majority of respondents indicated their satisfaction with the overall Habitat for Humanity process and noticeable positive impacts on all aspects of their well-being. Responses were more varied to questions regarding a sense of community within their neighborhoods and a sense of safety. Respondents also indicated occasional dissatisfaction with the inadequate level of homeowner-related education provided through the Habitat for Humanity house-building process. Habitat for Humanity might consider focusing more attention on neighborhood revitalization initiatives including a focus on a general sense of community, overall safety, and periodic check-ins with those who have previously participated in the house-building project.
Recommended Citation
Pusey, Hawkley; Mathur, Nikhil; Figliomeni, Kathryn; Srinivasan, Nanditha; Dehn, Keely R.; and Ware, Jason A.
(2022)
"Exploring the Impact of the Habitat for Humanity Home-Building Process on Partner Families' Holistic Well-Being,"
Purdue Journal of Service-Learning and International Engagement: Vol. 9
:
Iss.
1,
Article 12.
DOI: https://doi.org/10.5703/1288284317398
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