Exploring Theories of Human Behavior in Housing Research

Steggell, Carmen D.; Binder, Susan K.; Davidson, Lori A.; Vega, Pat R.; Hutton, Eric; Rodecap, Amelia R.

doi:10.1080/08882746.2003.11430480

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“…Housing adequacy for elders in southern U.S. communities can be examined in the context of the Theory of Housing Adjustment (Morris & Winter, , ) and the Ecological Model of Aging (Lawton & Nahemow, ). The Housing Adjustment Theory has been used extensively in housing research when investigating housing preferences and housing decisions (Steggell et al., ). The theory depicts the complex process by which families make housing decisions and the relationships among individual, housing, and neighborhood characteristics within a social context (Morris & Winter, , ).…”

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Housing Adequacy: A Well‐being Indicator for Elderly Households in Southern U.S. Communities

Lee

Parrott

Ahn³

2014

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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This study examined housing adequacy of elderly households aged 65 years and older in southern communities in the United States. Housing adequacy was considered as a well‐being indicator for the elderly households. The researchers developed a model which hypothesized a relationship between selected demographic and housing variables (which represent American housing norms and restraints) and housing inadequacy. The 2011 American Housing Survey (AHS) National and Metropolitan Data were used for analysis. The results consist of statistics on the demographic and housing characteristics of the 7,675 elderly householders and the results of binary logistic regression. The results of the regression showed that elderly households in southern communities were more likely to live in inadequate housing if they had lower incomes, more household members, or low housing satisfaction; were Blacks or Hispanics or not married; or lived in housing built before the 1970s, in rural areas, or the West South Central areas, or in a smaller structure size. This analysis of the newly released 2011 AHS data is important because of its post‐housing‐crisis perspective.

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Section: Review Of Literaturementioning

confidence: 99%

Housing Adequacy: A Well‐being Indicator for Elderly Households in Southern U.S. Communities

Lee

Parrott

Ahn³

2014

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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“…Demographic characteristics are often used to represent constraints (i.e., low income) and deficits (i.e., renting). The theory has been widely used in housing research to investigate residential satisfaction, housing preferences, and housing decisions, such as residential mobility (Li & Chen, 2011;Steggell et al, 2003;Vanderford, Mimura, Sweaney, & Carsewell, 2007).…”

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Older Adults in Multifamily Housing: Residential Satisfaction and Intention to Move

Kwon

Beamish

2013

Family & Consum Sci Res J

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This study examined the relationship between residential satisfaction and intention to move among older adults living in multifamily housing based on Morris and Winter's theory of housing adjustment. Residents age 55 years and over living in market-rate multifamily housing were recruited from a convenience sample (n = 431). Exploratory factor analysis, t-test, analysis of variance, and multiple regressions were employed. Results revealed that those who were (i) older, healthier, retired, had higher incomes, were owners, living in larger units within newer buildings with elevators located in a city, and paid more monthly housing costs showed higher residential satisfaction; (ii) younger, nonmarried single, and renters were more likely to intend to move; and (iii) satisfied with the unit design and the multifamily community were less likely to intend to move. Findings support the theory of housing adjustment and suggest multifamily housing can be an appealing alternative for seniors.

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“…Baillie and Day (1988) reviewed published housing research (1950–1985) to identify existing theories to determine applicability for future research on this topic. More recently, Steggell et al (2003) extended the work of Baillie and Day through a systematic assessment of theory in housing research, reported in the Housing and Society , from 1989 to 1999. Their findings indicated that of the 115 articles assessed in their research, 73% cited theory.…”

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Exploring Theories Identified in the Journal of Interior Design

Clemons

Eckman

2011

Journal of Interior Design

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This study identified the need for theory building within interior design through the examination of content published in the Journal of Interior Design. From 1975 to 1991, the iournal was called the Journal of Interior Design Education and Research (JIDER) and then in 1992 was renamed the Journal of Interior Design (JID). Specifically, the purpose of this study was to identify all the theories reported in JIDER/JID from 1975 to 2008 to explore the extent to which theory is represented and applied to interior design and to identify any theories unique to the field. This journal was selected since it represents a refereed journal dedicated to the design of interior environments and serves as a credible source to explore the presence of theory in the body of knowledge. The findings identified that the theories, reported in JID, were primarily borrowed from the social sciences. In addition, the findings provided sample definitions of interior design theories cited in JID, and offered suggestions concerning why there is limited theory cited. Finally, themes and subthemes emerged that shaped a model, which offers a representative image of theory in JID and the presence of theory in the body of knowledge. This study is but the first stage in the process of identifying and building theory specific to interior design. Future areas of research are suggested to shape additional conversations concerning interior design scholarship focused on theory building and development.The design of interior spaces revolves around human beings, human life, and human activities. Human behavior is unpredictable, messy, and creative; therefore, theories are not always predictive or easy

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Exploring Theories of Human Behavior in Housing Research

Cited by 10 publications

References 5 publications

Housing Adequacy: A Well‐being Indicator for Elderly Households in Southern U.S. Communities

Housing Adequacy: A Well‐being Indicator for Elderly Households in Southern U.S. Communities

Older Adults in Multifamily Housing: Residential Satisfaction and Intention to Move

Exploring Theories Identified in the Journal of Interior Design

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