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Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Creator:: Thrall, Patti L.
Abstract:: Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in-place and healthy aging, many community-dwelling older adults do not have them installed. The aim of this study was to investigate predictors of grab bar installation among well-educated community dwelling seniors. Data was collected quantitatively through an electronic survey of Oregon...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: : ____________________________________________________ Carmen D. Steggell Despite the perceived importance of grab bars to facilitate aging-in

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Creator:: Micek, Thomas P.
Abstract:: "The American Dream" is an expression familiar to all Americans and the realization of the American Dream is tied closely to homeownership (Clinton, 1995). The recent financial crisis, with the housing and financial markets at levels not seen since the Great Depression, has resulted in widespread unemployment, continually dropping home...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Abstract approved: Carmen D. Steggell “The American Dream” is an expression familiar to all

Designed to fit : tailored technologies for medical practitioners

Creator:: de Brum, Silvina
Abstract:: Although electronic medical records systems (EMR) present promising benefits, they have not yet been widely adopted. A problem facing many EMR are that they are disruptive technologies; their complex hardware and software are not designed to account for the clinicians' characteristics and needs, thus, demanding a steep learning curve and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: Practitioners Abstract approved: Carmen D. Steggell Although electronic medical records

Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging

Creator:: Knight, Megan Michele
Abstract:: Students are now required to live a minimum of their freshman year in the residence halls. This time spent in the residence halls is a time of transition; living on their own, for what may be the first time for many, can be a struggle. Students are adjusting to a...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Carmen Steggell for getting me starting on this road and for guiding me along the way. Thank you to my

First impressions of the interiors of hotel lobbies as influences on perceptions of hotels

Creator:: Fidzani, Lily Clara
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to examine whether participants can form impressions and make inferences about a hotel based only on the physical environment or design of the hotel lobby. The study investigated how the interior arrangement, furnishings and other aspects of hotel lobbies influenced participants' first impressions and...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: . Carmen Steggell and Dr. Lizbeth Gray, for their helpful input. I would also like to thank the staff and

Slow fashion development : a model for sustainability

Creator:: Tobeck, Matthew R.
Abstract:: The purpose of this study was to develop a slow fashion design model using the house of quality model (HOQ) to provide designers an opportunity to improve the overall sustainability of an apparel product. Slow fashion is based on the slow food movement that supports the consumption of food that...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: wonderful insight and expertise. I would also like to thank Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Mark Hoffman for

An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

Creator:: Vong, Ann Louise
Abstract:: Pattern grading is a method of creating multiple sizes of a garment style. Grading to extreme sizes is not recommended since the design and drape of the garment can be distorted. Researchers suggest that customized fit is a solution for creating sizes in a garment style. However, manufacturers continue to...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , Dr. Elaine Pedersen, Dr. Carmen Steggell and Dr. Christopher Scaffidi. I wish to thank my family

Systems evaluation of the Guatemalan eye care project – Enfoque Ixcan : barriers and avenues for providing eye care services to rural Guatemala

Creator:: Terhes, Amanda Foshay
Abstract:: This thesis evaluates the programs, activities, and relationships of Enfoque Ixcan, a non-profit eye care project providing services to a rural area of Guatemala. I conducted ethnographic interviews with key stakeholders of the organization and carried out participant observation in the Ixcan region of Guatemala in February 2006. The research...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis

The effect of Pell Grants and other factors on debt accumulation of Stafford Loan recipients

Creator:: Piccola-Schmidt, Michelle Louise
Abstract:: The purpose of the present study was to investigate the effect that Pell Grants have on Stafford Loan debt accumulation and to identify other factors that affect Stafford Loan debt accumulation. The sample consisted of 32,525 dependent undergraduate students from more than 100 different four-year public institutions. All the students...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: thank the members of my committee: Dr. Chris Ward, Professor Nancy Bryant, Dr. Carmen Steggell and

Predictors of Florida retirees' housing decisions and housing adjustments

Creator:: Yamamoto, Toshiko
Abstract:: This thesis addresses the issue of comfortable and functional living environments to provide seniors with opportunities for "age in place," that is, living in one's own house after retirement. Such living environments enhance seniors' life satisfaction since the majority of seniors prefer to stay in their own houses and live...
Resource Type:: Masters Thesis
Full Text:: , as well as the other committee members Carmen D. Steggell, Carol C. Caughey, and Andreas Waldkirch

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Perceptions of residential grab bars among community dwelling seniors

Homeownership : still the American Dream? Perceptions of homeownership in the post crisis era

Designed to fit : tailored technologies for medical practitioners

Students' perception of the design of common space and its role in sense of community and belonging

First impressions of the interiors of hotel lobbies as influences on perceptions of hotels

Slow fashion development : a model for sustainability

An investigation of the relationship between fabric grain orientation and pattern grading

Systems evaluation of the Guatemalan eye care project – Enfoque Ixcan : barriers and avenues for providing eye care services to rural Guatemala

The effect of Pell Grants and other factors on debt accumulation of Stafford Loan recipients

Predictors of Florida retirees' housing decisions and housing adjustments

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