Okunola, O H and Bako, A I (2023) Exploring residential characteristics as determinants of household adaptation to climate change in Lagos, Nigeria. International Journal of Disaster Resilience in the Built Environment, 14(1), pp. 115-131. ISSN 1759-5916
Abstract
Purpose: The purpose of this paper is to examine the factors influencing residents' adaptation strategies to climate change effects in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria. Design/methodology/approach: The metropolis was stratified into low, medium and high residential densities. Across the residential densities, questionnaires were administered on 384 residents. The questionnaire addressed issues on resident’s socio-economic and demographic attributes, awareness of climate change and factors influencing residents' adaptation to climate change. Data were analysed using both descriptive and inferential statistics. Findings: Result indicated that the adaptation strategies adopted by residents in the different residential areas were similar but varied in magnitude as denoted by the resident response index RRI (RRIh = 3.32, RRIm = 3.39 and RRIl = 3.41). The multiple regression analysis computed indicated the residential characteristics such as education, average monthly income, age, house type and house ownership (p < 0.05) were significant factors influencing resident’s level of climate change adaptation strategies adopted. Research limitations/implications: The study could be strengthened by looking at specific climate change effects such as floods or drought in major cities of Nigeria. Hence, the view presented in this paper may not be considered generalizable to the impacts of climate change in the study area. Originality/value: In recent years, research studies on human adaptation and coping strategies to climate change have generated considerable development interest. This study contributed to this growing area of research by examining the factors influencing residents' adaptation strategies to climate change in Lagos Metropolis, Nigeria.
| Item Type: | Article |
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| Uncontrolled Keywords: | climate change; coping responses; household adaptation; Nigeria; residential characteristics; residents' perceptions |
| Index terms: | climate change, multiple regression analysis, questionnaire, methodology, strategy, statistics, drought, determinant, ownership, household, income, coping, Lagos, residential area, Nigeria, adaptation, demographic attribute, density |
| Subjects: | statistical analysis, behavioral psychology, environmental hazards, demography, Geography, economics, research methods, management, economic analysis, analytical methods, climate science, zoning, user focus, mathematical modelling, risk assessment, data collection methods |
| Topics: | Risk Management, Sustainability, Business Strategy, Research Practice, Geographical Context, Organizational Design, Design Practice, Urban Studies |
| Descriptive scope: | 4 PCTA |
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