The Effects of Social Capital, the Sharing Economy, and Mutual Support on the Co-housing Intentions of Elderly Groups—Application of the Theory of Planned Behavior

Wen-chih Yeh (), Chun-chang Lee (), Miao-Fen Lin () and Hung-chung Chang ()
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Wen-chih Yeh: HungKuo Delin University of Technology
Chun-chang Lee: National Pingtung University
Miao-Fen Lin: National Pingtung University
Hung-chung Chang: Chihlee University of Technology

Journal of the Knowledge Economy, 2025, vol. 16, issue 3, No 34, 11952-11978

Abstract: Abstract The aging of the population and low birth rates are two major social issues worldwide and are particularly prominent in Taiwan. Co-housing, which has been implemented in Europe, the USA, and Japan for several years, is often regarded as a solution for housing elderly groups. This study integrated the theory of planned behavior with three variables—social capital, the sharing economy, and mutual support—to explore the co-housing intentions of elderly groups. The data were analyzed using structural equation modeling. The questionnaire survey method was employed for data collection, and 335 responses were recovered. The empirical results indicated that social capital and the sharing economy indirectly and significantly affect co-housing intentions, with attitudes serving as a mediator variable. Furthermore, perceived behavioral control had a significant positive effect on co-housing intentions. The results imply that social capital and the sharing economy are important determinants in the decisions of elderly groups regarding whether to co-live with younger generations.

Keywords: Co-housing; Co-housing intentions; Sharing economy; Social capital; Mutual support; Theory of planned behavior (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2025
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