Two illustrative examples on the Toulmin model of argumentation: for Housing Studies students

Two illustrative examples on the Toulmin model of argumentation: for Housing Studies students (information from perplexity.ai)

My question: "Please provide 2 illustrative examples to illustrate Toulmin's model of argumentation for Housing Studies students (covering the 6 component if the argumentation framework): example 1 be related to the research theme of "how the housing affordability problem in Hong Kong affects the life stress of generation y in 2025" and example 2 be related to the research theme of "how the life stress affects the severity of domestic violence in the public housing estate of Wong Tai Sin of Hong Kong over the past 2 years"."

The reply: "Here are two illustrative examples using Toulmin's model of argumentation for Housing Studies students, covering all six components of the argumentation framework (claim, grounds, warrant, backing, qualifier, and rebuttal):

Example 1: Housing Affordability and Life Stress of Generation Y in Hong Kong in 2025

• Claim: The housing affordability problem in Hong Kong significantly increases the life stress of Generation Y in 2025.

• Grounds: Surveys in 2025 show that over 70% of Generation Y respondents report housing costs as their top source of stress.

• Warrant: High housing costs create financial pressure that leads to elevated stress levels.

• Backing: Studies linking financial strain to mental health issues support the connection between housing costs and stress.

• Qualifier: This is mostly true for Generation Y individuals earning below the city's median income.

• Rebuttal: Some may argue that life stress could be due to other factors like work pressure, but research controlling for these factors still finds housing affordability as a key stress contributor.

Example 2: Life Stress and Domestic Violence Severity in Wong Tai Sin Public Housing from 2023-2025

• Claim: Increased life stress exacerbates the severity of domestic violence in Wong Tai Sin public housing estate over the past two years.

• Grounds: Police and social service reports show a rise in severe domestic violence cases correlating with reported increases in life stress indicators.

• Warrant: Elevated stress levels can escalate conflict and aggressive behaviors within households.

• Backing: Psychological research supports that stress negatively impacts emotional regulation and increases domestic violence risk.

• Qualifier: This applies primarily to households experiencing chronic stress and socio-economic hardship.

• Rebuttal: While some may attribute domestic violence solely to personality or cultural factors, data indicate that life stress is a significant aggravating factor in this community.

These examples break down complex social issues into structured arguments using Toulmin's six-component model, helping Housing Studies students clearly articulate and analyze claims and supporting evidence relevant to their research themes."

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