This research deals with individuals who have remained in independent
housing after retirement. The study attempted to describe
the physical characteristics of their housing, to study the stated satisfaction
and to study the relationship of the satisfaction with housing,
retirement, and income. Three main areas were considered: 1) a
description...
This study was designed to identify and describe home management
tasks, perceived managerial competency, and related social,
psychological, and economic consequences for a sample of retired
couples.
Managerial tasks were defined as essential, periodic activities
which (1) sustain the living patterns of a person or family in a common
household,...
Factors associated with the clothing selection practices of
Oregon horse show exhibitors were studied by means of a mailed
questionnaire. Purposes of the study were to determine the extent
to which exhibitors believe that apparel enters into a judge's evaluation
of competitors, to determine the extent to which trainers provide...
This study examined the financial management practices of a
group of middle and upper class retired couples in a period of rising
prices and relatively fixed incomes.
The objective of this study was to describe (1) financial planning
of retired couples, (2) expenditures of these couples, (3) adjustments
of their...
The purpose of this study was to compare differentials in housing
costs between renting and owning.
The data were obtained from a sample of 60 household heads
who were listed as retired in the city directories. They met the following
criteria: lived independently in the community, were 65 years
of...
This compilation of theses and dissertations (a part of the OSU Bibliographic Series) for the period 1970-1977 reflects this university's emphasis on research and graduate study. It may be viewed as an indicator of the contributions made to the state of Oregon through graduate study and research at Oregon State...
Published August 1980. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog
Published February 1981. Facts and recommendations in this publication may no longer be valid. Please look for up-to-date information in the OSU Extension Catalog: http://extension.oregonstate.edu/catalog