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SOCIO-ECONOMIC FACTORS AFFECTING THE ADOPTION OF STABILIZED EARTH BLOCKS IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENT IN CROSS RIVERS STATE

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This study examines the socio-economic factors influencing the adoption of stabilized earth blocks (SEBs) in housing development within Cross River State, Nigeria. SEBs are increasingly recognized as a sustainable and cost-effective alternative to conventional building materials; however, their adoption is constrained by multiple socio-economic conditions. Findings from recent studies indicate that income levels, educational attainment, cultural perceptions, and access to resources are critical determinants of acceptance and use of SEBs in the region. Institutional challenges, including limited technical training, weak policy support, and poor access to credit facilities, further hinder widespread adoption. By highlighting these socio economic barriers, this research underscores the need for targeted interventions through awareness creation, policy integration, financial support mechanisms, and community participation. The study concluded that while SEBs present a cost-effective and sustainable solution to Nigeria’s housing deficit, their uptake remains constrained by affordability issues, limited awareness, and societal attitudes toward alternative building materials. The study also recommended that it helps organize public sensitization programs to inform communities about the economic, environmental, and structural benefits of SEBs. Partnerships with local media, NGOs, and community leaders can help change cultural perceptions and encourage wider acceptance.

KEYWORDS: Socio-Economic Factors, Stabilized Earth Blocks, Housing Development, Cross Rivers State

Arc Ekpenyong, Ekpenyonganwan Efiom, Akpan, Boniface Ekarik AND Arc Effanga, Maureen Effanga

SHARED SEASONED INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF TOPICAL ISSUES VOL.12 NO.1,

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