Abstract Summary
Mixed neighborhoods with immigrant populations have become increasingly prevalent in the Dutch context over the past decade. This paper investigates the impact of social contact on household neighborhood satisfaction and examines the disparities between native and migrant households within this evolving context. Drawing on pooled data from the 2015 and 2018 Housing Research national surveys, comprising 107,919 observations, we employ multinomial logistic analyses to explore variations in neighborhood satisfaction levels among native, mixed, and migrant neighborhoods. Focusing on the role of social contact with neighbors and within the broader neighborhood, our study aims to offer insights into the dynamics shaping the residential experiences of migrant households and highlight potential differences and challenges faced by migrant households. The implications of our findings extend to policymakers and researchers interested in cultivating inclusive communities, providing insights into the interplay between social interactions and residential satisfaction.
