Table 1

Pattern matrix from the factor analysis with factor loadings significant at (>0.50)

Housing/neighbourhood conditionsFactor 1: housing strainFactor 2: neighbourhood strain
Inability to keep home adequately warm0.6280.000
Leaking roof, damp walls/floors/foundation or rot in window frames or floor0.5330.187
Ability to make ends meet0.6380.037
Capacity to face unexpected financial expenses0.7670.025
Noise from neighbours or from the street0.0800.767
Pollution, grime or other environmental problems0.0100.779
Crime, violence or vandalism in the area0.0940.616
Total disposable household income0.345−0.006
Total housing cost0.003−0.007