‘Making a home’: an occupational perspective on sustaining tenancies following homelessness

Tenancy sustainment is fundamental to a sustainable exit from homelessness. Although growing attention has been placed on housing outcomes, there limited research the maintenance of settled home following The aim this study was understand process for individuals as they transitioned services sustained tenancies an occupational science perspective. A constructivist grounded theory conducted with people who had experienced multiple exclusion Interviews using reflexive photography were carried out (N = 29) three cities in UK and Ireland. ‘Making home’ core identified tenancy sustainment. It highlighted significance everyday activities routines enabling participants personalise tenancy, develop their identity tenants, maintain daily roles support it. An perspective can enhance understanding