Table of Contents
Title Page
Abstract
Chapter One: Introduction
1.1 Background to the Study
1.2 Statement of the Problem
1.3 Objectives of the Study
1.4 Research Questions
1.5 Research Hypothesis
1.6 Significance of the Study
1.7 Scope of the Study
1.8 Limitations of the Study
1.9 Organization of the Study
1.10 Definition of Terms
1.10.1 Urbanization
1.10.2 Housing Development
1.10.3 Infrastructure
1.10.4 Population Density
1.10.5 Affordable Housing
1.10.6 Urban Sprawl
1.10.7 Land Use Planning
References
Chapter Two: Review of Related Literature
2.1 Introduction
2.2 Theoretical Review
2.2.1 Urban Ecology Theory
2.2.2 Modernization Theory
2.2.3 Dependency Theory
2.2.4 Growth Pole Theory
2.3 Conceptual Review
2.3.1 Overview of Key Concepts
2.3.2 Urbanization in the Developing World
2.3.3 Housing Development: A Conceptual Overview
2.3.4 Linking Urbanization to Housing Demand
2.3.5 Urban Land Use Pressures
2.3.6 Housing Affordability and Socioeconomic Inequality
2.3.7 Infrastructure Deficits and Housing Quality
2.3.8 Government Policies and Housing Regulation
2.3.9 Private Sector Involvement in Housing Delivery
2.3.10 Urban Slums and Informal Settlements
2.4 Empirical Review
References
Chapter Three: Research Methodology
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Research Design
3.3 Population of the Study
3.4 Sample Size Determination
3.5 Sampling Technique
3.6 Research Instruments
3.7 Validity of the Research Instrument
3.8 Reliability of the Research Instrument
3.9 Method of Data Collection
3.10 Method of Data Analysis
3.11 Ethical Considerations
3.12 Limitations of the Methodology
Chapter Four: Data Analysis and Interpretation
4.1 Introduction
4.2 Response Rate
4.3 Demographic Characteristics of Respondents
4.4 Analysis of Research Questions
4.4.1 Research Question One: Relationship between the Rate of Urbanization and the Demand for Housing in Urban Areas
4.4.2 Research Question Two: Effects of Urbanization on Housing Availability, Quality, and Affordability
4.4.3 Research Question Three: Challenges and Policy Responses to Housing Development in the Face of Rapid Urbanization
4.5 Test of Hypothesis
4.6 Discussion of Findings
4.7 Summary of Findings
Chapter Five: Summary, Conclusion and Recommendations
5.1 Introduction
5.2 Summary of the Study
5.3 Conclusion
5.4 Recommendations
5.5 Contributions to Knowledge
5.6 Limitations of the Study
5.7 Suggestions for Further Research
5.8 Conclusion
Questionnaire
Section A: Demographic Information
Section B: Urbanization and Housing Demand
Section C: Effects of Urbanization on Housing Availability
Section D: Effects of Urbanization on Housing Quality
Section E: Effects of Urbanization on Housing Affordability
Section F: Challenges of Housing Development
Section G: Policy Responses to Housing Development Challenges
Section H: Overall Assessment of Urbanization on Housing Development
Section I: Open-Ended Questions
