This presentation examines and classifies residential households in developed countries into seven types. Presentation shows four usage implication examples. The information is useful for cross-disciplinary study and leading edge researchers wanting to investigate residential concerns.

1. Seven Types of Residential Households in Developed Countries By Terry Prince, CPO-CD® www.terryprince.com

2. What are Residential Households? For the purpose of this presentation – Residential households are defined as domiciles in developed countries. See next slide for definition

3. Developed Countries – A definition Developed countries are defined as countries with industrialization and high levels of human development as currently defined by HDI (Human Development Index) and the organization for economic co-operation (OECD). Exact statistical delineation is left to the user.

4. Seven Types of Households Single Member Household 21st Century Household Extended or Joint Household Shared Household In-Home Caretaker Household Provider Managed Household Collective Living Household Terry Prince © 2010

5. 1) Single Member Household One person resides in this household.

6. 2) 21st Century Household Nuclear, blended, single-parent (head/householder) and domestic partnership households. Marriage, domestic partnership, and familial ties relate the family members. This type of household includes a main head of household or couple and their assorted family members and/or partners.

7. Continued…21st Century Household This household can also be a convenient living arrangement of no more than one elder or younger relative, sibling or parent.

8. 3) Extended or Joint Household The extended, complex or joint family is where multiple families (usually somehow related or employed in some capacity) with one or several “heads” of household’s reside. This can be a large estate, ranch or farm property that is frequently inherited. It can also be the home of a C-level executive or celebrity with staff living onsite.

9. Continued…Extended or Joint Household The property can also be acquired through pooling of funds to make rental or mortgage payments. Floors or wings can separate the residences. This household can include polyamorists or Hindu United Family (HUF’s)where space is often allocated into communal and separate.

10. 4) Shared Household A shared household is where platonic roommates or housemates share a home or apartment. These household members make a definitive choice to reside together in shared living space, usually with separate sleeping space.

11. 5) In-Home Caretaker Household This is the situation when an elderly or person with physical disabilities has a caretaker or relative residing in their home or apartment for daily or occasional assistance. The elderly or physically challenged individual usually has more rights of ownership than the caretaker. In some cases, the caretaker may have legal short term rights such as medical power of attorney for the client.

12. 6) Provider Managed Household An individual or corporation can run these households. On the simplistic side, they can be a “landlord” who lets out a room and provides 1 – 3 meals a day. This may be the case in a boarding home. Most provider managed homes today are board and care, homeless shelters, independent living facilities for adults with disabilities, assisted living, group home (adult or child focused facility), long-term convalescent or nursing homes.

13. Continued…Provider Managed Household The provider-managed homes provide a wide range of specialized services (assistance with activities of daily living, food service, cleaning of dwelling, medical or mental health supervision) on a fee or contracted basis for the client. The individuals in these households are often required to abide by the rules of the provider.

14. 7) Collective Living Household This type of household involves a collective or group living such as a dormitory-based community (commune, religious order, educational institution). This type of residence can include senior independent living facilities, cohousing and even single room occupancy (SRO) apartment dwelling and hotels offering long term residence stays (when dining and possession storage privileges are part of the equation) are included in this group.

15. Continued…Collective Living Households Individuals choosing to live in this type of household structure are generally able to function relatively well on their own. These types of living arrangements are likely to have strict defined rules and expectations of those that dwell within the “walls” of the community.

16. Using the Seven Types of Households in Your Field or Profession General statistical comparisons Helpful research parameters for the study of residential and domestic life

17. Using the Seven Types of Households in Your Field and Profession Comparison may be made within cross-field and interdisciplinary study on this framework Clarity of legal components and complexities of household dwellers

18. Users - Overview Policymakers Business and Legal Consumer Goods Medical Professionals Mental Health Professionals Residential Service Providers Design and Technology Academia and Education

19. Policymakers Government & Municipal agencies Fire Code Enforcement Waste management Social Service Agencies Family services Probation Aging adults

20. Business and Legal Legal Probate Marriage and Family Court Custodial Care Economic Forecasters Statistical analysis Insurance Industry Actuarial study

21. Consumers Goods Marketing & Advertising Products Services Research Product usage Product placement Target markets Example Residential households structure effect on purchase of consumer goods Study on product shelf life by household type for repackaging design

22. Medical Professionals Geriatrician Pediatricians Ear Nose Throat Specialists Allergist Respiratory Example Environmental allergies and toxins in the residential setting Social environment affect on medication compliance Study on effect of residential setting on medication compliance

23. Mental Health Professionals Psychologists Marriage and Family Therapists Social Services Government NGO’s Charitable agencies Example: Family complexity and treatment Changing household structure’s effect on individual’s progress

24. Residential Service Providers Geriatric Care Mangers In-home Care Industry Leaders Professional Organizers Senior Move Managers Cable Services Medical In-home Equipment suppliers - i.e. - 0xygen Pest Control Example Industry guideline development Safety observations and Process Marketing methods

25. Design and Technology Design Leaders General product development Product redesign Green Industry Specialized services Specialized products Technology Services Specialized product Architecture & Community Design Future homes Retrofitting

26. Academia and Education Research Sociology Psychology Family Studies Environmental Studies Building design Education Example Study the effect of residential household type on parental involvement. Study the effect of residential household type on standard grade level benchmarks.

27. ICB Classifications that may find Residential household types helpful: Consumer Goods Support Services Health Care Consumer Services Utilities Financials ICB - International Classification Benchmark developed by Dow Jones and FTSE

28. Examples 1) City Planners Perspective 2) Social Worker’s Case Load Examination 3) Service Provider’s Business Information Development 4) Medical Research and Study

29. Example 1 – Municipal Government 17 Houses – one city street Why: Better Understanding of a neighborhood Occupants from a city’s perspective Waste management needs Increased vehicles in local area Street sweeping needs Noise concerns Fire or ambulance services

30. Example 2 – Social Services Why: Better Understanding of Case Load Social Services Examine data by household type for case load equity Explore data by common crisis or incident concerns Develop specialized awareness training for social workers by residential household types Presentation example only. Data is not from a past or current study

31. Example 3 – Professional Organizers Why: Better Understanding of Practice Who you serve What services are unique by household types What services are most common to specific household types What possessions and materials are most problematic by household type

32. Example 4 – Medical Research Why: Definitive research parameters regarding environmental effects Medical Review of inhaler use in household types in ten households of each household type Presentation example only. Data is not from a past or current study

33. Seven Types of Households Single Member Household 21st Century Household Extended or Joint Household Shared Household In-Home Caretaker Household Provider Managed Household Collective Living Household Terry Prince © 2010

34. My Reasons for Presenting this Information I am hoping you will consider using this tool and vernacular in your field or profession to help improve our overall understanding of the residential environment. The seven household types came out of a bigger project – and is part of the Residential Life Assessment Scale© currently in development.

35. About the Author Terry is a recognized expert in productivity, organization and chronic disorganization She enjoys developing cross-disciplinary field tools, analyzing and designing organizational structures, and pattern recognition. She is a co-author of The Clutter-Hoarding Scale published by the National Study Group on Chronic Disorganization. She is a frequent speaker and educational seminar presenter on these and other cross-field related topics.

36. About Terry Prince Terry is a blogger and author of over 25 technical publications and workbooks. Terry Prince has been a organizing and management and consultant since 1983. For more information Contact :Terry Prince terry@terryprince.com www.terryprince.com Twitter.com/terryprince