A note on how the previous education background affects the choice of research theme for dissertation work: for Housing Studies students

A note on how the previous education background affects the choice of research theme for dissertation work: for Housing Studies students (information from perplexity.ai)

My question: "Please suggest 3 examples of mildly concrete research themes in housing studies related to the context of Hong Kong in 2025, if the Housing Studies student's previous education background (and intellectual competence) is in (note: 3 illustrative examples for each of the three cases below):

1. hospitality

2. marketing

3. cultural studies"

The reply: "To provide tailored and mildly concrete research themes in Housing Studies related to Hong Kong in 2025 for students from hospitality, marketing, and cultural studies backgrounds, the themes should connect housing issues with their disciplinary perspectives while being grounded enough to guide research.

Here are 3 themes for each disciplinary background:

Hospitality

1. The Role of Short-term Rental Platforms (e.g., Airbnb) in Hong Kong’s Housing Market Dynamics and Neighborhood Livability in 2025

2. Evaluating the Impact of Student Hostel Development Policies on Housing Supply and Local Communities in Hong Kong

3. Assessing Waterfront and Harbourfront Redevelopment Projects for Integrated Tourism and Housing Use: Opportunities and Challenges in Hong Kong

Marketing

1. Consumer Preferences and Willingness to Pay for Shared Housing Among Young Adults in Hong Kong: Implications for Housing Marketing Strategies

2. The Effectiveness of Branding and Communication Strategies in Promoting Sustainable Housing Developments in Hong Kong

3. Digital Marketing and Social Media Influence on Public Perceptions of Subdivided Flats and Housing Liveability in Hong Kong

Cultural Studies

1. Social Production of Space in Hong Kong’s Subdivided Flats: Residents’ Cultural Practices and Sense of Home in Constrained Housing Environments

2. The Role of Public Housing Estates as Cultural Landscapes and Their Impact on Community Identity in Hong Kong in 2025

3. Exploring the Visual and Textual Narratives of Housing Spaces in Hong Kong Children’s Literature and Media Representations

These themes link housing studies with hospitality’s focus on accommodation and tourism, marketing’s study of consumer behavior and communication, and cultural studies’ interest in social meaning, identity, and narratives around housing in Hong Kong in 2025. They are mild concrete in the sense that they suggest specific empirical contexts and conceptual frames without being overly narrow or generic."

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